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.