The Cornell Lab of Ornithology released an astonishing statistic: they expected half a billion birds (yup: 500k) on the move. Certainly we’ve been delighted to see who is passing through. From the juvenile Cave Swallow that landed on the porch railing for a rest, to the rustlings of the Gray Catbirds and Common Yellowthroats in the underbrush, it’s an exciting time of year.
Keep an eye out for the flared yellow tail feathers of the American Redstart, the black cap on the Gray Catbird, the gorgeous colors of a Common Yellowthroat or the downward posture of a Black and White warbler. Here are some more to look out for: