Journey North American Robin Migration Update: Spring 2009

FINAL American Robin Migration Update: May 12, 2009

Thank you for
Your Sightings! >>

Today's Report Includes:

The Migration: Maps and Highlights
Year-end Evaluation: Please Share Your Thoughts!
Links: Robin Resources to Explore

Photos Wayne Kryduba
From egg to fledgling. Enjoy the show!

The Migration: Maps and Highlights

First Seen
(map/sightings)

First Wave
(map/sightings)

First Song Heard
(map/sightings)

Congratulations, Students! For almost 4 months you have watched the ever-changing Journey North maps based on what you and other citizen scientists report. The maps above are snapshot in time for today. How would you sum up the season? What factors might have influenced the "pace" of the 2009 spring from one week to the next?

Highlights: Anchorage NOP— FINALLY!
Robins have finally arrived in Anchorage, Alaska (61.22 N/-149.87 W):

"Well, well. Tonight as I pulled into my driveway, I saw 2 robins hopping across the neighbor's yard. Later, I could see one moving in and out of one of my tall spruce trees in the backyard. So, the robins really are here in Anchorage and settling in my back yard."

Soon our spotters in Anchorage will hear the familiar song of the robins staking out their territory.

More backyard fun was reported this week. Keep YOUR eyes open this summer for robin activity near your home.

Lexington, MA (42.45, -71.23)
Nesting is in full swing. The rains of the past 3 days have not slowed them down. However, one Robin was seen checking out an old lantern with an open side. Hope this helps to bring a better understanding of the world of birds. (May 7)

You can learn a lot about birds by observing them yourself. Happy Sighting!

Where's Thunder Bay?

And on May 8, a welcome sight on the north shore of the Great Lake, Superior!

"Finally!!!! Saw first robin this am eating on my front lawn."

Year-end Evaluation: Please Share Your Thoughts! >>

Will you take a few minutes to complete our Year-end Evaluation?

With your help, we can we document Journey North's reach, impact and value. We need comments like yours to keep the program going and growing.

Thank you! >>

Year-end Evaluation

Links: Robin Resources to Explore

Lesson: Keep Kitty Indoors >>

We offer this week's resources and a list of things to watch for this summer.

Photo Study: What's Unusual? >>
Read Nonfiction: Eggstra! Eggstra! The Story of Robin Eggs >>
Robin Nest Cam! Clips, Questions, Answers >>
Lesson: Feeling Broody: the Tummy Solution >>
Observation Checklist: Spring Phenology of Robins >>
Lesson: The Scoop on Poop: Disposable Diapers for Birds >>
Photo Series: Robin Nest Photo Study >>
Journey North for Kids: Robin's Nest Movie >>
Journey North for Kids: Growing Up >>
Summer Activities: Robin Watching and Journaling Suggestions >>
Instructions: Nest Boxes for Robins >>
Ecological Mystery Literature Link by Jean Craighead George: Who Really Killed Mr. Robin? >>

More Robin Lessons and Teaching Ideas!

This is the FINAL American Robin Migration Update for Spring 2009. Thank you for all your sightings and comments!