Nature Happenings

• Shorebird migration builds and waterfowl migration starts.

• Purple Martins begin heading south (adults by the start of the month, juveniles by the end of the month).

• Broad-winged Hawk migration begins.

• Chimney Swifts can be seen in large flocks over chimneys at dusk.

• Second brood of hummingbirds begin to appear at feeders early- to mid-month.

• American Goldfinches are fledging late this month.

• Migration begins for Ospreys and raptors.

• Early warblers (Cape May, Tennessee, Magnolia, Blackburnian) are migrate southward.

• The peak of Ruby-throated Hummingbird fall migration is mid-August.

• Carolina Chickadees begin forming pairs (protracted during non-breeding season).

• Perseids Meteor shower is mid-month.

 Shorebirds flock prior to migration

 Purple Martins

 Broad-winged Hawk

 Chimney Swifts Flock

Hummingbird egg & 1-day old hatchling

 American Goldfinch

 Osprey

 Cape May Warbler

 Tennessee Warbler

 Magnolia Warbler

 Blackburnian Warbler

 Ruby-throated Hummingbird in flight

 Pair of Carolina Chickadees

 Perseids Meteor Shower