American Robin is a photograph by LeeAnn McLaneGoetz McLaneGoetzStudioLLCcom which was uploaded on May 27th, 2013.
American Robin
The American Robin or North American Robin (Turdus migratorius) is a migratory songbird of the thrush family. The American Robin is widely... more
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American Robin
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LeeAnn McLaneGoetz McLaneGoetzStudioLLCcom
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Photograph - Photographs
Description
The American Robin or North American Robin (Turdus migratorius) is a migratory songbird of the thrush family. The American Robin is widely distributed throughout North America, wintering south of Canada from Florida to central Mexico and along the Pacific Coast. It is the state bird of Connecticut, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
The American Robin is active mostly during the day and assembles in large flocks at night. Its diet consists of invertebrates (such as beetle grubs and caterpillars), fruits and berries. It is one of the earliest bird species to lay eggs, beginning to breed shortly after returning to its summer range from its winter range. Its nest consists of long coarse grass, twigs, paper, and feathers, and is smeared with mud and often cushioned with grass or other soft materials. It is among the first birds to sing at dawn, and its song consists of several discrete units that are repeated.
The adult robin is preyed upon by hawks, cats and larger snakes, but when feeding in flocks, it can be vigilant and watch other birds for reactions to predators.
Shelby Township’s beautiful Heritage Garden is located behind the
Municipal Offices at 52700 Van Dyke Avenue, east side, south of
24 Mile Road, adjacent to a 2 1/2 acre spring-fed lake and
surrounded by ornate wrought iron fencing.
This facility was completed in the fall of 1975 as part of a Shelby
Township Bicentennial Committee project
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May 27th, 2013