Migration Recap

If nocturnal bird migration is any indicator, spring has clearly sprung over the mid-Atlantic. Since last Tuesday we've seen a migration superhighway extending across the region, starting in the western mid-Atlantic and eventually shifting eastward all the way to the coast. On Thursday large flocks of early migrants such as Yellow-rumped Warblers, Eastern Phoebes, Hermit Thrush, Golden-crowned Kinglets, and Song Sparrows were reported in Central New Jersey, while Louisiana Waterthrush were both setting up territories (Belleplain SP, NJ) and moving through in good numbers (Garret Mountain, NJ; and various locations). Friday and Saturday nights brought a heavy influx of new birds into the region, resulting in more Blue-gray Gnatcatchers, Palm Warblers, and Ruby-crowned Kinglets, small numbers of Ovenbirds, Prairie Warblers, Northern Parula warblers (Cape May, NJ), and an early report of a Summer Tanager and Blue Grosbeak (Sandy Hook, NJ). Aside from the wonderful plumage of many of these birds, the dawn chorus is really starting to ramp up... time to dust off those tapes/cd's/mp3 players! (8-track, anyone?)

Migration Weather Forecast

Tonight - Wednesday Night

High pressure has built in over the entire eastern seaboard, bringing with it moderate northwest winds. Migration is not expected through Wednesday night. Check back here often as the weather may change (or use the handy new RSS feed link above to get the latest reports sent right to your RSS reader!)

Birding Forecast

Monday - Thursday

Blue skies, cool breeze (okay, so as I type this it's just above freezing... but the daytime highs are looking nice!), and lots of birds around. Pick your favorite spot and go birding!

For information on what's being seen TODAY in Cape May, check out the View From the Cape, on BirdCapeMay.org

Good Birding,

David La Puma