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A male American Robin stands proud on a small hill of mud.
Zoe Finney
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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
The American Robin is one of the most common birds in North America. You’ve probably seen one in your backyard or been woken up by one before sunrise. But did you know this iconic bird is also Wisconsin’s state bird?
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The Lake Effect team (from left to right): Becky Mortensen, Sam Woods, Joy Powers, Audrey Nowakowski and Xcaret Nuñez.
Samer Ghani
The Lake Effect team (from left to right): Becky Mortensen, Sam Woods, Joy Powers, Audrey Nowakowski and Xcaret Nuñez.

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