The excitement that comes with spring is incredible! Watching the birds return for the season reminds us of the good times. With the winter chill leaving us, we can look forward to spring just around the corner as the arrival of these birds signals the change of the seasons. Here’s a look back at the birds that are spring’s first arrivals.
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One of the first signs of spring is the American Robin. This bird is known for its red breast and happy song. American Robins are usually the first birds to arrive as the days get longer. Seeing these birds hopping around looking for worms brings comfort and warmth to seespring.
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Red-winged Blackbird
A springtime favorite and a personal favorite of mine, red-winged blackbirds can be heard a mile away. The males are really easy to identify with their bright red shoulder patches. They can be found at the beginning of the spring season. They can be seen before the first Daffodil flowers bloom after the winter. The daffodils serve as a seasonal marker in our gardens, and the arrival of the blackbirds serves as a sign of the new breeding season.
Eastern Bluebird
Bright blue feathers and soft musical calls make Eastern Bluebirds an attractive species. As insectivores, they arrive around the same time as the first bugs of spring and signal the seasonal shift. Their dazzling plumage, along with the flowering spring, enchants the scenery and announces the arrival of Eastern Bluebirds once again.
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Tree Swallow
Tree Swallows are one of the first swallow species to return. They come to our area to build nests and raise their young as soon as the weather warms. They also perform aerial acrobatics which are fun to watch. Spring brings warm weather and the flying insects swallows eat. The return of Tree Swallows shows the interconnectedness of nature.
Killdeer
The Killdeer is known as being one of the first birds in spring to return to open fields and wetlands. They are ground-nesting birds, which means they create nests in small holes, and have a predator protection technique where they distract them with a broken wing act. This bird is also one of the first to return to the wetlands and fields during the spring season; its loud and distinctive calls are a sign of nature's awakening.
Song Sparrow
Song Sparrows are some of the first birds to sing in early spring. They can be heard in every environment, whether that's a wetland, a garden, or even a city park. Their song is a wonderful reminder of the warming temperatures and the life that begins in the spring.
Northern Flicker
Woodpeckers, Northern Flickers, are frequently spotted searching the ground for ants and beetles. Their unique call and bright feathers contribute to their prominence. The return of Northern Flickers to woods and forests in spring signify the renewal of these ecosystems.
Common Grackle
Common Grackles can be seen in massive groups, and when the sunlight catches their feathers, they shimmer beautifully. Their call is loud and can be seen in many variations, and they tend to live in fields and suburbs. Their arrival means that winter is on the way out.
Chipping Sparrow
Small and active Chipping Sparrows can be identified by their trilling songs. Active and sociable, they return to gardens and parks just ahead of the blossoming spring season. The elation and excitement they bring to the community is contagious.
Purple Martin
Purple Martins are typically one of the first swallow species to arrive in North America for the breeding season. This species is drawn to nesting sites built by people, like specially designed martin houses. Their social behavior and elegant flight are a joy as they signal the arrival of spring.
