Spring Is Finally Here In Michigan When You See This Bird
Spring is finally here in Michigan, even though the temperatures certainly don't make it feel like it has.
Even if the weather doesn't show it, there is a sign that spring is here, and that's when we see the return of the Red-Winged Blackbird.
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These birds are not just pretty to look at with their shiny black feathers and bright red and yellow shoulder patches; they also bring a special song that tells us warmer days are coming.
Where Do Red-Winged Blackbirds Live In The Winter
Red-Winged blackbirds travel a long way to get back to Michigan.
They spend the winter in warmer places and then fly back when it's time for spring.
When you see them perched on top of cattails or hear their "conk-la-ree!" song, you know that they have just finished a big trip and that spring is just around the corner
Robins Don't Mean That Spring Is Here
I always thought that seeing a robin means spring is here, but robins can be tricky.
Even though they are a sign of spring, some robins stay in Michigan all year. They hide in groups in the trees during the winter, so we don't see them as much.
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But the Red-Winged Blackbird is different.
They are the first birds to return to Michigan in the spring.
The males come first, and they are easy to spot with their bold colors.
They sing loudly from trees and wetlands, telling everyone that it's time for spring.
I haven't see a red-winged blackbird yet but I hope to soon.
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