On a recent trip to Eagle Bend I was delighted to observe my first robin of 2026 on March 11. Indeed, the long-awaited migration of wild birds — American robins included — has begun!

On April 18, my husband found a cup-shaped nest made of mud, grass, leaves and small twigs ensconced within our Norway spruce. He noticed an adult robin’s head peering out from the nest. Ever since ...

The robins familiar to most Connecticut residents are faithful suburbanites. I like to call them "lawn robins." ...

Banding birds provides data that helps us understand the movements of birds. Bird banding demonstrations happen at ACNC Saturday mornings in the spring. Photo by Jennifer Schlick If the groundhog sees ...

This cheery spring bird with a taste for worms is a welcome backyard guest. But will a robin nest in a birdhouse?

Robins are everywhere once again. The American robin (Turdus migratorius) is a migratory bird. Seasonal movements between breeding and wintering grounds, occurring twice a year, are inherently risky.

Baby birds are getting flying lessons. Spring broods of many bird species have hatched and next generations are setting out on their own. Upon emerging from eggs baby chicks become hatchlings, ...

In a robin couple, a male brings his female partner nesting material as she constructs the robins’ nest. The female builds the cup-like nest with mud as its foundation and lines it with grasses, twigs ...

Even before flowers bloom or trees leaf out, there are many bird species that are happy to tell us that spring is on the way. And after this crazy winter, I know we are all happy to hear that! The ...

The sight of a flock of robins poking about in the grass in search of a juicy worm is a delight to observe in the spring. These early birds, whose cheerful chirps and playful hop-hop-hoppin’ just make ...