MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — It’s a good indicator that spring is in the air…literally.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources notes that many migratory birds are returning to Wisconsin earlier than normal. The warmer winter weather in the state this season has gotten the migration for short-distance birds off to a fast start.
The agency says birds are in sync with environmental cues and their access to food. That trend could change, however, depending on how the transition from winter to spring plays outs in the state.