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 migrating southward.

• Ruby-throated Hummingbird feeding frenzy to prepare for fall migration begins.

• Carolina Chickadees may begin forming pairs now for next Spring's breeding season.

• Perseids Meteor shower is mid-month.