Forget the Cadbury creme eggs and the robins. My spring signal is the return of the red-winged blackbird. I saw 5 yesterday - one on my way to work and 4 on the way home and I was beyond excited. There is something about this bird that draws me in and I find I can hardly wait for spring to get my first glimpse of this pretty bird. I love the crocus and tulips but this bird is my all time favourite.