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Will a Robin Use a Birdhouse?

This cheery spring bird with a taste for worms is a welcome backyard guest. But will a robin nest in a birdhouse?
On a recent trip to Eagle Bend I was delighted to observe my first robin of 2026 on March 11. Indeed, the long-awaited migration of wild birds — American robins included — has begun!
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 ...
The robins familiar to most Connecticut residents are faithful suburbanites. I like to call them "lawn robins." ...
“Do birds reuse their nests? asks Birds & Blooms reader Liza Peniston of Augusta, Kansas. The short answer is that it depends on the species. Some large birds may use the same nest for years, but most ...
A bird bath or shallow dish with water will also help robins stay hydrated throughout the nesting season. Equip your garden ...