About this episode
This episode discusses the migration and nesting behavior of male red-wing blackbirds in early spring.
In February and March, male red-wings travel north from their southern wintering grounds and find good spots for nesting and feeding.
People in this episode
Host: Josh Hartwig
Topics covered
- red-wing blackbirds
- migration
- nesting
- feeding
- nature
Keywords
- red-wing blackbirds
- migration
- nesting
- feeding
- nature
Mentioned in this episode
Places: southern wintering grounds, north
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