Scruffy Robins and Familiar Patterns Across the Years
A scruffy robin with a brood patch appeared in my yard two years in a row. Here’s what that means and how I photographed her safely.
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The American Robin: A Year-Round Guest at My Bird Bath
American Robins visit my yard year-round, often using the bird bath for drinking and resting. Learn about their behavior.
A Tailless American Robin at the Birdbath
Explore the fascinating encounter with a Tailless American Robin. Delve into the reasons birds may lose their tail feathers and more.
A Day with Bluebirds, Robins, and Feathered Friends
I photograph Eastern Bluebirds feeding chicks while a robin builds her nest and a woodpecker visits my backyard feeder in Arkansas.
American Robin Regurgitation: Why Robins Throw Up Seeds
I photographed an American Robin regurgitating seeds and explain the surprising feeding behavior behind this fascinating bird adaptation.
Robin Eye Disease in My Backyard
I photographed a robin with an eye problem in my yard and looked into mycoplasmal conjunctivitis in backyard birds.
Unzipping the Secrets of Bird Feather Maintenance
I photographed a bird preening and explain how feather maintenance works, including how birds keep feathers aligned and waterproof.
An American Robin Soaking Up the Rays
Steve Creek recounts seeing an American Robin sunbathing in his backyard and reflects on the tranquil nature of birds sunbathing.