Arrival and departure of eastern towhees into summer breeding grounds varies with location. According to a literature review, eastern towhees typically arrive in New York in early April and leave by the middle of November. A review of eastern towhees in New Hampshire describes arrival in late April to May with the majority departing in September. Further south, on the border of Tennessee and North Carolina, migration to high-elevation areas within the Great Smoky Mountains begins as early as March. Eastern towhees typically leave these sites in October.
Love those eyes, HJ! I’ve never seen a female personally. She’s a beauty! 🙂
They are my ruby-eye birds! Thank you, Donna. 🙂
Their plumage is very different California Towhee!
Yes, there is a difference, they are spotted. Thanks, Indira. 🙂
Both Male and female look dashing. Love the eyes.
Thank you very much, Jane. 🙂
Drink your tea! I love their song.
Thanks, NJUF. 🙂
Great info. I’ve never gotten a photo of a female. 😊
Thank you, Lisa. 🙂