May Nature Happenings
It's Spring Migration Time!
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- In early May, the Great Crested Flycatcher, Eastern Wood-Pewees, Sedge and Marsh Wrens return from winter their habitats.
- In early to mid-May, vireos and cuckoos return from their winter habitats.
- Nighthawks are not hawks, but members of the nightjar family. They are common in cities and around streetlights 'hawking' for insects.
- Lilacs reach full bloom.
- Peak of warbler migration early in month.
- Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, Nighthawks, Wood Thrush, Veerys and Chimney Swifts return.
- Sub-adult Purple Martins return to establish new colonies early in month.
- Peak of bird courtship. Listen for the morning chorus.
- Orioles begin nesting.
- The year's first fireflies can be seen.
- Chickadees and titmice become scarce at feeders as they nest and raise their young.
- Eta Aquarids meteor shower is early-May.
- International Migratory Bird Day is mid-May.
The Basics of Bird Migration-Cornell Lab of Ornithology
