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, Rufuos Hummingbird, flycatchers, Western Wood-Pewee, Purple Martin, Tree Swallow, Swainson’s Thrush, Common Yellowthroat and Western Tanager.

Virginia Rail

Caspian Tern

Vaux's Swift

Rufous Hummingbird

Purple Martin

Common Yellowthroat

Western Tanager

• Golden-crowned Sparrows and Ruby-crowned Kinglets arrive.

Golden-Crowned Sparrow

Ruby Crowned Kinglet

• Dark-eyed Juncos (Oregon form) become more common on the ground beneath feeders.

Dark Eyed Junco

• White-crowned and Golden-crowned Sparrows are seen on the ground beneath feeders as they migrate.

White Crowned Sparrow

• Fall migration peaks for warblers and others.

Townsend Warbler

Yellow Rumped Warbler

• Bats are busy feeding, building fat for hibernation and migration.

• Quaking Aspen leaves begin to yellow and drop.

• Mule Deer are shedding the velvet from their antlers.