Eastern Meadowlark in March
Where meadowlarks are in March, whether they are nesting, and the best foods to offer right now.
March in the Eastern Meadowlark's year
March is a month of transition. Winter visitors begin drifting north, the first spring migrants appear in the South, and resident birds are in full song. Weather swings hard — a warm week can push migration early, and a late blizzard can catch migrants short of food.
For the Eastern Meadowlark specifically, March is a spring month of relative routine, with the species settled into its seasonal pattern across its range. Across the 41 states and provinces where meadowlarks occur, what the bird is doing this month depends heavily on latitude — the details below break it down by band.
Where meadowlarks are in March
- Southern states
- absent
- Mid-latitudes
- year-round resident
- Northern states & Canada
- absent
In March, meadowlarks are absent in the South, year-round resident across the mid-latitudes, and absent in the northern states and Canada. That north–south split is the defining feature of this month: where you live changes which version of this bird you're looking at.
Nesting in March
Meadowlarks are not nesting in March. The season runs April–July at mid-latitudes, starting roughly a month earlier in the South.
Outside the nesting season, meadowlarks put their energy into feeding and flocking rather than territory and young — which is exactly what makes them easier to watch and attract this month.
What to feed in March
- Grass and weed seeds
A grassland bird of pastures and big rural lawns; mowed field edges with scattered cover suit it best.
Migration brings new faces to feeders. Keep seed fresh and watch for birds passing through that you won't see again until fall.
Full Eastern Meadowlark diet guide → · Best feeder for meadowlarks →
Watching meadowlarks this month
Meadowlarks are settled and predictable in March, which makes this a good month to learn the bird's routine — same feeders, same perches, same times of day.
The state guides below show exactly where in your region meadowlarks are expected this month and which native plants hold them in a yard.
Eastern Meadowlark month by month
Eastern Meadowlark by state
Frequently asked
Where are meadowlarks in March?
In March, meadowlarks are absent in the South, year-round resident across mid-latitudes and absent in the North.
Do meadowlarks nest in March?
No — meadowlarks typically nest April through July at mid-latitudes.
What do meadowlarks eat in March?
Grass and weed seeds.
Sources
- Eastern Meadowlark — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Eastern Meadowlark life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Eastern Meadowlark — Audubon Guide to North American Birds
Timing reflects typical patterns for the region as a whole; local dates vary with elevation and year. Check the linked eBird bar charts for your county.