Nature Happenings

• Project FeederWatch continues, www.birds.cornell.edu/pfw

• Belted Kingfishers, Eastern Phoebes, Turkey Vultures, Pied-billed Grebes, Killdeer, Red-winged Blackbirds, Common Grackles and Tree Swallows return.

• It's the peak of migration for Snow Geese and many other waterfowl species. 

• Large communal crow roosts disperse, and some crows begin nesting.

• Bluebirds and robins return. Bluebirds begin to explore potential nesting cavities. 

• Chickadees are exploring potential nesting cavities.

• Peak of Sandhill Crane migration.

• Bald Eagles and Screech Owls are sitting on their eggs. 

• Purple Martins return by the middle of the month; be sure to have your houses ready.

• Cardinals begin nesting in southern areas.

• Goldfinches begin to molt into their brilliant yellow plumage.

 Belted Kingfisher

 Eastern Phoebe

Turkey Vulture                                                                              Red-winged Blackbird

 Pied-billed Grebe

 Killdeer

 Tree Swallow 

 Common Grackle