Spring migration of birds has intensified, with significant sightings in Storrs, including 12 warblers and 13 new species. Chicago witnessed 1.7 million birds passing through during their northerly migration. The United States is experiencing peak bird migration, urging people to dim lights at night to aid bird navigation.
Spring migration is heating up as hundreds of millions of birds are on the move nightly, with the Chicago area coming into its peak period of both flyovers and welcoming summer residents home. https://t.co/PMlxJIM9x4
We are reaching peak bird migration in many parts of the United States. Remember to dim your lights for birds at night so that they can safely travel without becoming disoriented. 🧵 https://t.co/4STg379z7E
Turns out, Chicago really is flyover country: 1.7 million birds flew through on their northerly migration last night. https://t.co/9YaMhG7stB
spring migration seems to have kicked it up a notch overnight. I had 12 warblers and 13 new species for the year on an hour walk in Storrs this morning.
Chicago’s lovebird has returned. Imani, son of the city’s cherished piping plovers Monty and Rose, returned to the sands of Lake Michigan on Thursday. https://t.co/59BvyJGsB8