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.