When you see your first robin, look closely at its coloring.
Male robins arrive on the breeding grounds one or two weeks before the females return.
You can tell male robins because their feathers are very dark black and bright orange in comparison to those of the female. When the first females arrive later, you'll notice their plummage appears faded and drab in comparison to that of the males. After you've seen your first robin this spring, count how many days go by before you see the first female. To respond to this Challenge Question please follow the instructions at the end of this report. In the comments section, please tell us which way the wind was blowing when the robins arrived.