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 ...

Look at that spot-chested young robin, hopping blithely across the lawn, stopping here and there as it searches for a meal. And take note of a young blue jay perched on a branch, gulping down a ...

In June, if you’re observant, a window of nature opens for a short time. By now, common songbirds like chickadees and American robins have finally coaxed their growing young out of their nests and ...

This week’s question is: Where have all the robins gone? The question was asked by a casual birdwatcher (not by a bird nerd who keeps elaborate records and builds an impressive life list, recording ...

This is the time of year when the lingering summer shows us some signs of autumn just around the corner. The phasing out of summer’s oppressive heat and humidity is a welcome early harbinger of fall.

Q: When I see robins hunting worms on the lawn, they often have their heads turned to one side, seemingly so one ear is closer to the ground. So, I’m thinking they’re hearing worms moving around, ...