American Robin

Nature can be such a mystery.  That's why I enjoy watching song birds.  If you're  still and quiet long enough they're willing to come out and share some of their secrets with you.  I know that after I've watered my lawn, American Robins will be on the lookout for those tasty earthworms.  In fact, it's almost like a thanksgiving feast for them, they find so many.

Here are a few facts about the beloved American Robin.

• American Robins are migratory song birds
• They are about 10 inches long, have a rusty color breast and are grey /brown up top.
• They feed on insects, berries, and earthworms (as you can clearly see).
• The female can lay up to six bluish green eggs in a nest made out of twigs, grass, roots, and mud.
• The female robin incubates the eggs for up to 14 days.  They then hatch and the male robin provides the food for the young ( now that's what I call team parenting).

These birds are very common and can be found anywhere you go in the spring to fall months.  They are smart and  fun to watch, but don't take my word for it, go outside and see for yourselves :o)