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The familiar "cheerily, cheerup" song of the robin, his vivid breast, his early spring arrival, and his love our proximity makes him a favorite American bird.

American Robins are common in North America and frequently feed and nest in urban and suburban landscapes. It's easy to attract Turdus migratorius to a bird-friendly yard

Those first signs of spring that bring a lift to the heart - here are what prairie dwellers watch for. How does it compare with signs of spring in your area?

West Nile virus probably came to North America with a bird, and it's spreading. Mosquitoes are infected when they bite birds. Then they bite people.

Beautyberry gifts gardeners and wildlife with bright magenta berries clustered like beaded bracelets along the stem. Amethyst amulets adorn the fall and winter garden.

Half an hour from Washington, DC and Alexandria, Virginia, Great Falls Park is a close-in nature haven on the Potomac. 160 species make it a premier birding site as well.

One of the Swallows, the Purple Martin (Progne subis), heralds spring. This interesting bird is popular because of its nesting habits and conspicuous fall migration.

Keystone is well known for winter sports, but it's a great summer destination for fishing, mountain biking and hiking, too. Birders will also find it worth their time.

Every year, during the breeding season, there are reports of Red-winged Blackbirds attacking people. The birds are just scaring off predators and rivals.

Clear Creek County Highway 103 from Idaho Springs leads to Highway 5, the highest road in North America. On the way, it passes Echo Lake, a cool spot to spend the day.

Like most nursery rhymes, the poem Little Robin Redbreast, relies on an understanding of myths, legends, and common names.

Mountainous Summit County's Silverthorne is just 35 miles from Denver. It's a gateway to high country hiking, and the Lily Pad Lakes are practically in the city limits.

Duel Citizenship, episode 5 of How I Met Your Mother, delivers Canada vs. USA jokes as Robin contemplates becoming an American. Lily, Ted, and Marshall go to Chicago.