The Northeast radars are lighting up with strong signals of nocturnal migration. Here are two loops; one NE composite from sunset to around 10pm, and one of New Jersey from mid afternoon to 10pm.
UPDATED 8/23:
In the local loop you can see the front move across our area and the radar begins to light up soon thereafter. Analysis of the velocity imagery (not pictured) showed strong N–>S movement at speeds consistent with migrating birds. This image has been updated to include the entire migration event, from sunset to just after sunrise, after which it still seems to continue. Awesome.
Because the front will be offshore in the morning, anywhere in New Jersey could be good tomorrow but no weather will concentrate birds in any particular place. I’m heading to Higbee’s beach in the morning. I look forward to hearing about everyone’s day tomorrow!
