red-winged blackbirds

[souci]

I always say that it is red-winged blackbirds that indicate the start of the Toronto spring season, much more than robins, who can over-winter. I am pretty sure that at about 8:00 this morning I heard a couple of red-winged blackbirds. Anybody else think so?

[Reuven_M]

They arrived very early this year. I had a number on March 2, and they are now abundunt here in Guelph.

[souci]

Yes - and I had to look back to the beginning of March, rather than over the just the past couple of days to see that they have already been seen not far from here. I wonder if they are visible before they are audible?

[JW Mills]

Generally speaking I would agree that RWBB's are a better indicator of spring.
However, one RWBB definitely overwintered at Lambton Woods last winter and may have again this winter.
Possibly a sign of things to come?

[Photowyzard]

The Red Wing Black Bird is here in large numbers already.  If you wish to see them, visit Humber Bay Park East.  They are everywhere in the park.  More so than Robins.  I am surprised at the large number I have seen.  These will all be pecking your head as you walk by soon enough!  :lol:

[souci]

True! I would say that within 2 days of first hearing them, they were everywhere. Now the constant is song sparrows passing thru.