Evening Grosbeak in March
Where evening grosbeaks are in March, whether they are nesting, and the best foods to offer right now.
March in the Evening Grosbeak'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 Evening Grosbeak 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 evening grosbeaks occur, what the bird is doing this month depends heavily on latitude — the details below break it down by band.
Where evening grosbeaks are in March
- Southern states
- absent
- Mid-latitudes
- year-round resident
- Northern states & Canada
- absent
In March, evening grosbeaks 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
Evening grosbeaks are not nesting in March. The season runs June–July at mid-latitudes.
Outside the nesting season, evening grosbeaks 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
- Maple, box elder and ash seeds
Flocks can empty a feeder in a morning during irruption years; populations have declined sharply since the 1980s.
Migration brings new faces to feeders. Keep seed fresh and watch for birds passing through that you won't see again until fall.
Full Evening Grosbeak diet guide → · Best feeder for evening grosbeaks →
Watching evening grosbeaks this month
Evening grosbeaks 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 evening grosbeaks are expected this month and which native plants hold them in a yard.
Evening Grosbeak month by month
Evening Grosbeak by state
Frequently asked
Where are evening grosbeaks in March?
In March, evening grosbeaks are absent in the South, year-round resident across mid-latitudes and absent in the North.
Do evening grosbeaks nest in March?
No — evening grosbeaks typically nest June through July at mid-latitudes.
What do evening grosbeaks eat in March?
Maple, box elder and ash seeds.
Sources
- Evening Grosbeak — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Evening Grosbeak life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Evening Grosbeak — 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.