American Robins in New Hampshire
When American are present in New Hampshire, when they nest, which native New Hampshire plants feed them, and how to host them in a USDA 3b–6a yard.
- Status in New Hampshire
- Year-round resident
- Nesting window
- May–July
- Broods
- 2–3 per season
- Hardiness zones
- USDA 3b–6a
When to expect American in New Hampshire
American Robins live in New Hampshire all year. Long, snowy winters; boreal species visit feeders in irruption years. That makes the cold months the time your yard matters most to them: their winter diet shifts toward holly, juniper, sumac and crabapple fruit.
Humid continental, with the White Mountains dividing the southern lowlands from northern forest.
Nesting in New Hampshire
Across New Hampshire, American typically nest from May–July. Nest site: mud-lined cup on a branch fork or ledge; uses open-front nest shelves. Females lay 3–5 eggs, incubate for 12–14 days, and young leave the nest after 13 days.
Mild summers; nesting starts late May.
- American Robins don't use nest boxes. Keep dense native shrubs and trees such as eastern red cedar, serviceberry, winterberry for nest sites.
- Delay heavy pruning of shrubs until after July.
Native New Hampshire plants that attract American
Of the regional native plants we track for New Hampshire, these 8 provide food or cover American use:
Dense evergreen roost cover and bluish 'berries' eaten through winter.
Early-summer berries arrive exactly when nestlings are being fed.
Deciduous holly holding red fruit into mid-winter.
Fruit clusters persist all winter as emergency food.
Red fruit heads hang on through winter.
Acorns plus hundreds of caterpillar species for nestling food.
Summer fruit and one of the top caterpillar host trees.
Late-summer berry clusters taken by over 40 bird species.
Feeding American through the New Hampshire year
Robins rarely eat seed. They come for water, lawn worms and winter fruit; many stay north all winter in flocks.
- Best foods: Mealworms, Chopped apple and berries, Suet nuggets.
- In New Hampshire's winter: Long, snowy winters; boreal species visit feeders in irruption years.
Frequently asked
Are American in New Hampshire year-round?
Yes. American Robins are year-round residents in New Hampshire.
When do American nest in New Hampshire?
Nesting in New Hampshire typically runs May–July, with 2–3 per season. Clutches are 3–5 eggs, incubated for 12–14 days.
What native plants attract American in New Hampshire?
Eastern red cedar, Serviceberry, Winterberry, Staghorn sumac, Smooth sumac, White oak, Black cherry, American elderberry are native plants in New Hampshire that provide food or cover for American.
American Robins in other regions
Other backyard birds in New Hampshire
Sources
- American Robin — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- American Robin life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- American Robin — Audubon Guide to North American Birds
- eBird region overview and bar charts — New Hampshire
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)
- Audubon Native Plants Database
Timing reflects typical patterns for the region as a whole; local dates vary with elevation and year. Check the linked eBird bar charts for your county.