Finding birds is exciting at any time, but when birds are literally traversing the globe right above our heads, the joy of birding can reach a whole other level.
BirdCast migration forecast for the night of Saturday, September 7.
BirdCast Brings You Your Local "Feather" Forecast
If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, thousands of birds probably flew through the sky above you last night—more than 350 million were predicted to be in the air over the U.S. alone, according to BirdCast. Check out the forecast for the next three days to see how migration is shaping up in your region.
How to See Birds in the Dark: If you're curious about your local migration, zoom in to the U.S. state or county level with the BirdCast Migration Dashboard. It'll tell you real-time information about birds on the move: how many, which way they're headed, and what the most likely species are.
Spoon-billed Sandpiper by Lefei Han / Macaulay Library.
WATCH: Bearing Witness to a Migration Spectacle
To complete their long migrations, birds need safe and bountiful places to rest and feed. It's our job to make sure these places continue to exist. In this short film, videographer Gerrit Vyn reflects on how to inspire positive change, and offers us a glimpse of the migration spectacle along Asia's Yellow Sea coast. Watch now.
Mystery bird by Quinn Diaz / Macaulay Library.
What Bird Is This?
Upon reflection, this shorebird doesn't always live up to its common name: in nonbreeding plumage, its namesake feature is absent. Use clues like habitat (mudflats), shape (upright posture, stubby bill), and behavior (short runs, frequent stops) to discover its identity. During migration, this species has a look-alike that can make for tricky IDs. Try this fun mini-lesson that helps you zero in on this bird's name.
The Sweeping Grandeur of Bird Migration
Enjoy one of our most popular animations, which visualizes the remarkable migration of birds throughout the year. This map shows the movement of 118 species of birds as they migrate across the continent.
Impression of a window collision by Jim Corbutt / Project FeederWatch
Taking Action: Saving Birds Starts At Home
Collisions with windows kill millions of birds a year—and now is a great time to protect the birds near you. Hear how one person turned a DIY window-safety project into a product that saves bird lives around the world.
Workshop:Identifying Fall Warblers With Bird Academy: Learn to ID 48 species of fall warblers in this live online workshop. Tuesday, September 17 @ 7:00 p.m. OR Wednesday, September 18 @ Noon, Eastern times. Register,
Free Webinar: Rethinking Migration: A look at how migration shapes both birds and people. Thursday, September 19 @ 2:00 p.m. Eastern time. Register.
Come Visit Us! Our newly renovated Visitor Center in Ithaca, New York, is open to the public. Our Reopening Celebration is Saturday, September 14!
Attend a Bird Festival: Festivals are a great way to enjoy birds and meet like-minded people—check out our full listings.
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