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Nice southerly winds in IL with only moderate levels of migration to
back it up (see below) |
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| Migration's winding down... |
So for the most part, IL is now under the influence of southerly winds, a pattern that should continue at least for the next couple of days (Northern IL Wind Forecast:
http://bit.ly/ZxyRq6, Southern IL Wind Forecast:
http://bit.ly/124R3WX). These conditions are favorable for migration, but the radar isn't reflecting this as much as it would have three weeks ago (
http://bit.ly/18oO6p4). This again reflects the deceleration in migration occurring as we move into the summer breeding season.
As yesterday, we still see influxes of migrant flycatchers (e.g. Yellow-bellied Flycatcher)
, thrushes (any
Catharus species)
, warblers (e.g. Mourning Warbler)
, and shorebirds (e.g. White-rumped Sandpiper)
in some parts of the state, but in many places, we aren't seeing much other than breeding species.
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Earlier in spring, this northbound warm front would have
lit up the state. Now, it just means warmer temps and
more insects for breeding species to feed on. |
Nature's giving me less and less to write about! Maybe time to start preparing a 2013 Spring Migration Summary...
To figure out which species to look for in your area, here are the eBird resources I've made a habit of sharing.
General IL charts:
http://bit.ly/129Tru1
Make your own:
http://bit.ly/129Tfed
Short and sweet, tonight. Good luck everyone!
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