Robin nest building (1 Viewer)

[MarkS24]

I've spotted a robin out the front window the last few days through the binoculars. Each time it's around the same area in the front of the house, pulling up various pieces of grass/weed in its mouth and then flying off into a tree. Building a nest I imagine!

Hard to tell if it's male or female robin with my untrained eye. They look so much alike. Any distinguishing characteristics/behavior I should look for to tell them apart?

 

[Patrick Walshe]

robin nesting

Both males and females will build the nest, but the female does more. Mine built theirs in two days around easter, laid the eggs within a day (sure sign of female!) and now three robins have flown the nest.

I've spotted a robin out the front window the last few days through the binoculars. Each time it's around the same area in the front of the house, pulling up various pieces of grass/weed in its mouth and then flying off into a tree. Building a nest I imagine!

Hard to tell if it's male or female robin with my untrained eye. They look so much alike. Any distinguishing characteristics/behavior I should look for to tell them apart?