It’s a fair thought! After all, building a new nest takes time and effort. But robins have their own nesting habits, and the answer isn’t as simple as a yes or no. While they typically prefer ...

These nests are constructed from the bottom up. First, a platform is attached firmly to a tree or other structure. In the case of American robins, mud is the glue to adhere the nest to the tree.

Children once thought that if they took eggs from a robin’s nest they would develop bent fingers. 4. A good honest church-going bird Robins are among our most ecclesiastical of birds.