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Even the smallest backyard has potential for songbirds. Just sit and listen for a while and you can hear their harmony in nature's chorus. Each species of songbird has its own song, chirp and beauty of feather.
Songbirds are wonderful custodians of our backyards and parks. Some, like the Bluebird, are insectivores, making meals of tiny bugs. Titmouse and Wren clean the trees and ground of seed. Pollinators help our flowers thrive by carrying pollen on their beaks from one flower to the next. Scrub Jays are even tree planters; they busy acorns that, when forgotten, become wonderful oaks. All have a way of turning an ear with their beautiful song of spring.
The songs we hear in spring are primarily male songbirds in search of a mate. The female does sing but not as often as a male. Migrating birds, such as Orioles, Tanagers and Warblers, make long trips to escape harsh winters in warmer regions. They then return to their homes for mating.
If a particular bird seems to be more vocal than usual, remember they're looking for a mate. It will only be a springtime event and will stop shortly. Enjoy these beautiful songs.
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