Birds of the Ballpark: American Robin

Common Name: American Robin

Scientific Name: Turdus migratorius

Habitat: Urban neighborhoods, parks, suburbs, farms, woodland edge

Lifespan: 1-3 years (oldest recorded Robin was 13 years, 11 months)

Length: 10 inches

Wingspan: 17 inches

Diet: Mostly insects, berries, earthworms

The quintessential American bird, robins are a common sight at Avista Stadium in the spring and summer where they can be found searching for worms and insects on the field. Their distinctive “cheerily, cheer up, cheer up, cheerily, cheer up” song is one of the first sounds at the ballpark in the morning. Robins are largely solitary birds during breeding season and are fiercely protective of their nests (the bird pictured above was trying to scare away his own reflection in the window of the Coors Light Caboose) but will congregate in large flocks - sometimes numbering in the hundreds - at food sources during the winter. An industrious and adaptable bird, robin populations remain stable but can be impacted by the overuse of pesticides and outdoor pets.

ABOUT THE SPOKANE INDIANS

The Spokane Indians are the High-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies located in Spokane, Washington, and were named 2021 MiLB Organization of the Year. Avista Stadium is home to the MultiCare Kids Bench Seat. Parking at all Spokane Indians games is FREE. The Spokane Indians office and team store hours are 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM on Monday through Thursday and 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM on Fridays. On game days, the office and team store are open from 10:00 AM through the end of the game.