Week 9: The first wave

Most of the neotropical migrants arrive in our area over a period of three weeks or so, from the last week in April until the middle of May. The week 9 first wave includes a dozen species of warblers. Ruby-throated Hummingbirds will appear at feeders at the end of the period, and you'll find Gray Catbirds and Baltimore Orioles in your backyard.


What's Next:

April 26th- May 2nd

Warblers-

• Blue-winged
• Black-throated Green
• Ovenbird
• Northern Waterthrush
• Prairie
• Black-and-white
• American Redstart
• Blackburnian
• Nashville
• Northern Parula
• Chestnut-sided
• Black-throated Blue

Warbling and Yellow-throated Vireo

Solitary and Least Sandpiper

Chimney Swift and Cliff Swallow

Wood Thrush, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, and Great Crested Flycatcher

White-crowned Sparrow, Eastern Whip-poor-will, and Bobolink.


The weather is forecast to be remarkably favorable for the next week, so get out in the field at every opportunity. Evening birding can be fruitful in the 5-7PM period, too.


Capital Region Bird-Finding Calendar is here


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