European Starling in March
Where Europeans are in March, whether they are nesting, and the best foods to offer right now.
March in the European Starling'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 European Starling specifically, March is a spring month of relative routine, with the species settled into its seasonal pattern across its range. Across the 58 states and provinces where Europeans occur, what the bird is doing this month depends heavily on latitude — the details below break it down by band.
Where Europeans are in March
- Southern states
- absent
- Mid-latitudes
- year-round resident
- Northern states & Canada
- absent
In March, Europeans 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
Europeans are not nesting in March. The season runs April–June at mid-latitudes, starting roughly a month earlier in the South.
Outside the nesting season, Europeans 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
- Fruit, grain and suet
Non-native; starlings take over woodpecker and bluebird cavities. Upside-down suet feeders deter 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 European Starling diet guide → · Best feeder for Europeans →
Watching Europeans this month
Europeans 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 Europeans are expected this month and which native plants hold them in a yard.
European Starling month by month
European Starling by state
Frequently asked
Where are Europeans in March?
In March, Europeans are absent in the South, year-round resident across mid-latitudes and absent in the North.
Do Europeans nest in March?
No — Europeans typically nest April through June at mid-latitudes.
What do Europeans eat in March?
Fruit, grain and suet.
Sources
- European Starling — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- European Starling life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- European Starling — 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.