The female builds the cup-like nest with mud as its foundation and lines it with grasses, twigs and other plant material before laying bright blue robin eggs. “I’ve watched American robins ...

This species’ often confiding nature, distinctive plumage, pleasing song, and acceptance of human-dominated habitats make it one of the most beloved of North American birds. Polytypic.

At this time of year, bald eagles are incubating eggs, so any time you turn in you have a good chance of catching sight of at least one of them on the nest. No, the American robin was chosen as ...