Nature Happenings in AUGUST!
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Shorebird migration builds and waterfowl migration starts.
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Purple Martins begin heading south (adults by the start of the month, juveniles by the end of the month).
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Broad-winged Hawk migration begins.
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Chimney Swifts can be seen in large flocks over chimneys at dusk.
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Second brood of hummingbirds begin to appear at feeders early- to mid-month.
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American Goldfinches are fledging late this month.
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Migration begins for Ospreys and raptors.
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Early warblers (Cape May, Tennessee, Magnolia, Blackburnian) are migrate southward.
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The peak of Ruby-throated Hummingbird fall migration is mid-August.
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Carolina Chickadees begin forming pairs (protracted during non-breedng season).
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Perseids Meteor shower is mid-month.