Eastern Towhee in March
Where eastern towhees are in March, whether they are nesting, and the best foods to offer right now.
March in the Eastern Towhee'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 Towhee specifically, March is a spring month of relative routine, with the species settled into its seasonal pattern across its range. Across the 34 states and provinces where eastern towhees occur, what the bird is doing this month depends heavily on latitude — the details below break it down by band.
Where eastern towhees are in March
- Southern states
- absent
- Mid-latitudes
- year-round resident
- Northern states & Canada
- absent
In March, eastern towhees 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
Eastern towhees are not nesting in March. The season runs May–July at mid-latitudes.
Outside the nesting season, eastern towhees 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
- Ragweed seed, acorns and berries
Towhees 'double-scratch' in leaf litter. Leave leaves under shrubs rather than raking them.
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 Towhee diet guide → · Best feeder for eastern towhees →
Watching eastern towhees this month
Eastern towhees 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 eastern towhees are expected this month and which native plants hold them in a yard.
Eastern Towhee month by month
Eastern Towhee by state
Frequently asked
Where are eastern towhees in March?
In March, eastern towhees are absent in the South, year-round resident across mid-latitudes and absent in the North.
Do eastern towhees nest in March?
No — eastern towhees typically nest May through July at mid-latitudes.
What do eastern towhees eat in March?
Ragweed seed, acorns and berries.
Sources
- Eastern Towhee — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Eastern Towhee life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Eastern Towhee — 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.