Spring has sprung: Look out for these 4 birds

The Eastern Bluebird is loved by many! The males have a bright blue color on their backs and an orangish color on their bellies. The female Eastern Bluebird has similar, but muted coloring. These birdies have a short stature with a round head and body.

On their plate: Eastern Bluebirds love to eat berries and small bugs. They especially love meal worms.

Their favorite song: This backyard bird keeps things simple with a short and low-pitched sound to communicate with other birds.

Busi's fun fact: Bluebirds have keen eyesight! They’re able to see a good distance and spot an insect 50 to 60 feet away!

The American Robin is one of the most well-known spring birds. While they seem like a sign that spring has come, they’re actually around all year in a lot of places. These birds have a black head, grayish feathers, and an orange chest. You’ll also notice their bright yellow beaks when you spot one.

On their plate: You’ve likely seen one in your yard looking for worms after it rains. They also enjoy raisins, berries, and other fruits.

Their favorite song: Their go-to song is a series of 10 or so whistles in a cheerful tune.

Busi's fun fact: You’ll often spot American Robins hopping, running, and then taking a quick break before they continue on their way.

The Baltimore Oriole is another common bird of spring. The males have a bright-orange body color and a black coloring on their heads and wings. The females have a similar, but muted coloring. You’ll notice they have long legs and a pointy beak.

On their plate: Baltimore Orioles love sugar! They enjoy nectar, oranges, sugar water, cherries, and grapes.

Their favorite song: Their song is distinct, with a couple notes at a time that sound a lot like someone is playing the flute.

Busi's fun fact: These feathered friends are pro-basket weavers. The females gather thin materials (grass, string, etc.) to weave together an impressive nest that hangs from a tree.

The American Goldfinch These avian pals are loved by many birders. In the spring, the males have bright yellow coloring and a black and white pattern on the feathers of their wings. The females have a similar, but muted coloring (as do the males in the winter time). A part of the finch family, these birdies are quite small.

On their plate: American Goldfinches love to eat seeds! They especially enjoy nyjer and sunflower seeds because of their smaller size.

Their favorite song: These backyard birds have a high-pitched song that usually uses four syllables. Some folks even think their call sounds like they’re saying, “Potato chip”!

Busi's fun fact: As the saying goes, you are what you eat! Goldfinches love eating plants that have carotenoids (pigments that create bright yellow colors). This pigment is what gives male goldfinches the bright yellow feathers we all love!