Waking up to the sound of birdsong is a great way to energize yourself for the day. In fact, one study featured in The Royal Society Publishing scientific journal suggests that hearing the sound of ...

An American Robin looks over the eggs in her nest. iSTOCK/COX An American Robin looks over the eggs in her nest. iSTOCK/COX “Honest as a robin on a springtime windowsill,” sang Randy Travis in the hit ...

On the same spring day in Wisconsin, from Kenosha to Superior and in habitats from wild to urban, one bird species is ubiquitous: the American robin. And we don't have any difficulty seeing or ...

April has officially arrived, marking the peak time for spring bird migration. After a long and cold winter, many migratory birds are now embarking on their travels north. Wondering why migration ...

In my opinion, the robin gets too much credit for being a harbinger of spring. Sure, most robins migrate each fall from Michigan to warmer places for the winter, but a few do remain behind in brushy ...

The American Robin is one of the most common birds in North America. You’ve probably seen one in your backyard or been woken up by one before sunrise. But did you know this iconic bird is also ...

There are at least several common ways to mark the start of spring. I have friends who link it to when "pitchers and catchers report" in February to Milwaukee Brewers and other professional baseball ...

We associate robins with spring, which is when this photo was taken. But there are reasons you’ll see them the rest of the year, too. (John Kelly/The Washington Post) Perspective by John Kelly Earlier ...

Our state bird — adaptable, amenable to sharing the landscape with humans, getting plump year-round on whatever invasive species is available — is out, hopping and a-bopping and a-singing its song.