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American Robin Babies Afoot
BirdNote
Aired:
07/14/2009

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We’ve been hearing this cheery song since spring, sometimes as early as 4AM. It’s the American Robin.

 

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2:00 minutes (1.58 MB)
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After hatching, baby robins spend up to 15 days in the nest. By July, many young American Robins have left the nest, or fledged. But they aren’t ready to make it entirely on their own yet, and follow their parents around, learning to fend for themselves. Outside of the breeding season, robins tend to form large flocks, often feeding on berries and fruits.
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