Nature Happenings

  • Look for nighthawks and swallows to congregate in large numbers prior to migrating south.
  • Purple Martins have departed for South America by the end of this month.
  • Monarch Butterfly migration peaks mid-month.
  • Bats are busy feeding, building fat for hibernation and migration.
  • Blackbird (grackles, cowbirds and redwings) flocks can number in the thousands.
  • Fall migration of shorebirds is in full force.
  • Fall migration peaks for warblers and others.
  • Most summer birds, such as orioles and grosbeaks, have departed.
  • Except for Anna's, most hummingbirds have departed by the end of month.
  • Northern Flickers begin arriving.