About American Robin Migration Getting Started A Favorite Sign of Spring The return of the robin has always been a favorite sign of spring in North America's northern regions. Students can track robin migration from the southern states all the way to the Arctic — where robins don't usually arrive until May! Where Do Robins Spend the Winter? This study begins with a Winter Robin Round-up, a mid-winter census conducted by students in backyards across North America. Students make a map to show where robins are found before their migration begins. This year's Winter Robin Round-up is Feb. 3-17, 2009. Robins Sing When They Arrive As migration reports arrive, usually in March, students can track the migration to their own backyards. When their own robin reaches the end of its migration, the bird announces its arrival by singing its territorial song. Robin song is the simplest method for tracking spring robin migration. Students learn to identify robin songs and calls, analyze migration maps and data, explore the robin life cycle, and discover all kinds of surprising things about this cheery, backyard harbinger of spring. Explore a wealth of lessons and activities for Robins Integrate robins into Journey North's study of the seasons Listen Can You Identify the Robin's True Song? Report Your Robin Observations Follow Robin Migration News Map The Robin's Migration Journal Keep a Robin Migration Journal Observe Seasons and Habitat Changes Predict When Will Robins Reach You? Enjoy Journey North for Kids This Season Teachers Kids Orientation Registration Search Copyright 1997-2009 Journey North. All Rights Reserved. Questions or comments? Contact us.