What are your backyard migratory birds? [View all]

[MoonchildCA]

Living in Southern California, the majority of birds that frequent my backyard are here year around and they are almost too numerous to count.

But this is the time of year I experience a few changes. My redwing blackbirds will soon be leaving my yard to go breed in some marshy or wetland area. I’m not sure how far they go, as they can always be found at some local wetland areas during breeding season.

The hooded orioles have arrived and are enjoying my grape jelly and nectar offerings. I love watching them, as we only have a few really colorful birds in these parts.

I’m still waiting for the black-headed grosbeaks to arrive. They are occasional visitors to my feeders throughout the spring and summer.

We will likely retire in NC in a few years, and I’m looking forward to my new birding experiences.

What birds migrate to and from your yard in Spring?

Edit: please include your approximate location.