Absolutely. The first south wind day with temperatures into the 50s no doubt
will have many red-winged blackbirds, common grackles, killdeer and other early
arrivals. If it stays cold which it is looking like in might into first week
of March, you might see a few pioneers returning or wintering birds moving
around. In 2015, a record cold February and very cold March, ebird reports show
red-winged blackbirds didn't arrive enmasse until March 30-31!!! So they are
very weather dependant. Since this February is nowhere near as cold as 2015, I
suspect will see them in 1-2 weeks unless March turns frigid.
On Monday, February 23, 2026 at 09:47:12 AM EST, Peter Saracino
<[email protected]> wrote:
Unlike in other years, I've been seeing (returning?) redwings in drips and
drabs of late (some males and even 6 females). In other years I've seen a good
deal more of them by now. I'm wondering if the colder winter this year has
driven them further south than normal- hence the later arrival here.Any
ideas?Much appreciated.Sar--
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