• March 9: Full Moon
• March 24: New Moon
• Project FeederWatch continues.
• March 8: Daylight Saving Time begins - Spring forward!
• Meteorological Spring begins March 1.
• March 19 Vernal Equinox, the first day of astronomical Spring
• Ruby-throated Hummingbirds have started arriving on the Gulf Coast. We still have to wait two more months to see them but follow their progress on journeynorth.org.
• Song Sparrows can be seen feeding on the ground.
• Barred Owl and Screech Owl mating seasons.
• Bluebirds become more widespread and begin mating late in month. Make sure bluebird houses are up!
• Courtship activities start for the White-breasted Nuthatch, Northern Cardinal, Blue Jay and Downy Woodpecker.
• Wild Turkeys begin gobbling with males strutting and looking for mates.
• Inspect trees for Gypsy Moths on hardwood trees and remove any that you may find.
• March is a great month for watching waterfowl. A nice pair of binoculars will enhance enjoyment.
• Tree Swallows, Red-winged Blackbirds and Common Grackles return.
• Eastern Chipmunks emerge.
• Bluebird and other nest boxes need to be cleaned out this month.

Print this page and hang it on your fridge to refer to all month long!

 

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