The bird was also a symbol of prosperity, regeneration, spring, dawn, and longevity. Christianity Herons are closely associated with the suffering of Jesus Christ since it is said that the birds ...

So let us know what your "spring" bird is in this survey. Is it one of the species mentioned above or a different early arrival? Paul will return to the topic in a column later in the season.

Cardinals don't actually migrate but are certainly a bright, optimistic symbol of spring when they sing their "cheer, cheer, cheer" song. Coming in fifth was the eastern bluebird with 2%.