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.