马克7号:什么是snowbird? 他们一般都去哪?

The term Snowbird is used to describe Canadians and people from the Northern or Midwestern United States who spend a large portion of winter in warmer locales such as Arizona, Florida, or elsewhere along the Sunbelt region of the southern United States, areas of the Caribbean and even as far away as Australia and New Zealand. It is also used for those who migrate to Victoria, British Columbia, Canada for the winter. Victoria has an annual "blossom count" in mid-February to prove their warm winter status. Residents of northern Europe also flock to the warmer areas in the United States, establishing second communities of seasonal residents.

Snowbirds are typically retirees who can afford to be away from home for long periods of time or have a second home in a warmer location. Some snowbirds carry their homes with them, as campers (mounted on bus or truck frames) or as boats following the east coast Intracoastal waterway. It used to be that snowbirds were the wealthy who maintained several seasonal residences and shifted residence with the seasons to avail themselves of the best time to be at each location.

Origin of term
Use of "Snowbird" in this sense may be reflected in Snowbird, a song made popular by Canadian Anne Murray:
"Spread your tiny wings and fly away
And take the snow back with you
Where it came from on that day
...
So, little snowbird, take me with you when you go
To that land of gentle breezes where the peaceful waters flow..."