Robin; American Robin (Merula migratoria) | Affiliated Manuscripts | Further Data

Occurrence in Amherst & Connecticut Valley, Mass.

C19

Abundant summer resident

February - November

C20

Abundant transient and summer resident, and local, rather rare, winter resident

June - February

C21

Harbinger of spring; many over-winter. Arrives early March through April, with peaks in late March and early April; departs late September through November. —Mass Audubon

March - November

Habitat

towns, gardens, open woodlands, agricultural land

Nest Materials

mud, pressed grasses, twigs, papers, feathers, rootlets, moss

19th-20th Century Field Notes

ROBIN . Ashy ; head , black ; breast , reddish ; belly , white . Length , 10 inches . Abundant summer resident . Earliest arrival , March 15th ; departs in November . Raises 2 – 3 broods . Eggs 3 – 6 , blue . Nest of mud and grass in trees or about buildings . Eggs laid in May and July . Feeds ou insects , seeds , fruit , etc . Beneficial . A pleasing singer .

—H.L. Clark, 1887

21st Century Conservation Notes

Least concern*