While I was expecting more of an influx today, it appeared that the cloud cover and precipitation was enough to prevent a major flight into New Jersey this morning. That said, there still was an influx of new birds, and coupled with heavy precipitation, we could see some concentrations of new birds across the state. Here’s the radar from sunset last night through 5:30am this morning.
Frames are every 1/2 hour for reflectivity and velocity, and every hour for the regional composite. Click on the thumbnail to view the full-sized animation.
The regional composite showed a similar pattern to Sunday night/ Monday morning, with most migration activity occurring further to the west. Virigina radar did show moderate densities of birds heading into the Delmarva Peninsula, and birds can be seen entering New Jersey early this morning from both the south and the west. Although it’s difficult to see if and where birds may be concentrated based on the precipitation (because it was so widespread), I’d predict that Garret Mountain and Sandy Hook would be good bets this morning. Because of the limited geographic scope of this pulse of birds, as well as the time of year, I’d expect diversity to remain relatively similar with an increase in Eastern Towhees, White-crowned Sparrows, both Kinglets, etc.
Keep an eye on the radar tonight, as we set up for some more southwesterly winds and precipitation.
Good Birding
David
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10 responses to “Migration was light, no foolin’”
it was windy in the woods this morning, with lots of N. Flickers calling, GC Kinglets, WT Sparrows, and two singing PINE WARBLERS mixed into a large flock of Yellow-Rumps.
We had a small influx of Pines as well. Three singing in our large norway spruce grove and another two elsewhere on the property. I was out and about long enough to note that and a new influx of white throated sparrows. Definitely a mild push last night, looking forward to tomorrow morning.
How do you know about the migrations? Do these maps show radar is the actual bird migrations? Thanks!
cnybirder:
Yes, the radar does show birds as they are migrating, as well as the weather. You can read more about how this works on the Clemson Radar Ornithology website
Thanks!
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