Yesterday morning, as I was standing by the kitchen window sipping coffee, I thought I heard a red-winged blackbird call. I stepped outside to listen and look, but found no evidence of the bird. This morning, however, there could be no doubt. A dozen red-winged blackbirds were waiting outside the door when I went out to fill the bird feeders today. Hurray! It’s official! Spring is here.
Red-winged Blackbird return dates at Willow House:
2016: March 6th
2015: March 21st
2014: March 15th
2013: March 10th
2012: March 3rd
2011: March 10th
2010: March 10th
2009: March 7th