Nature Happenings

• Loons begin their southern migration in large groups.
• Kildeer begin their southern migration from BC.
• Departing migratory birds include Virginia Rail, Caspian Tern, Vaux's Swift, Rufous Hummingbird, flycatchers, Western Wood-Pewee, Purple Martin, Tree Swallow, Swainson’s Thrush, Common Yellowthroat and Western Tanager.
• Golden-crowned Sparrows and Ruby-crowned Kinglets arrive.
• Dark-eyed Juncos (Oregon form) become more common on the ground beneath feeders.
• White-crowned and Golden-crowned Sparrows are seen on the ground beneath feeders as they migrate.
• Quaking Aspen leaves begin to yellow and drop.
• Mule Deer are shedding the velvet from their antlers.
• Bats are busy feeding, building fat for hibernation and migration.
• Fall migration peaks for warblers and others.