Saturday, April 30, 2016

5-1-16: Southern IL (Avian) Fallout Possible!

Hello birding friends,

The southern quarter of the state is experiencing very strong levels of avian migration tonight, and with the line of storms coming in from the west, there is a chance this line of storms could cause moderate fallout conditions in the southern quarter of the state tomorrow morning! Communities that fall under this "watch" include but are not limited to Centralia, Mount Vernon, Fairfield, Pinckneyville, Carbondale, Marion, Carmi, and points southward. Trail of Tears State Forest, Crab Orchard NWR, areas of Shawnee National Forest, and other hotspots in the southern quarter of the state would be worth visiting tomorrow morning.

The rest of the state is experiencing negligible levels of avian migration tonight. Planning ahead - for the northern part of the state, winds should shift to being favorable, southwesterly, starting Tuesday night.

Good birding,
Henry Griffin (Oak Park, Cook County)

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

4-28-16

Hello birding friends,

Tomorrow the only part of the state that should see evidence of turnover should be the southern third of the state, and moderate levels at that.

Good birding,
Henry Griffin (Oak Park, Cook County)

Sunday, April 24, 2016

4-25-16

Hello birding friends,

Moderate-to-heavy concentrations of birds migrating over all of Illinois tonight! The southern half of the state is experiencing HEAVY to locally EXTREME densities of bird migration while the northern half of the state is more along the MODERATE to locally HEAVY part of the spectrum. Wherever you are tomorrow, try to get out birding because there should be an evident turnover! There is a good (I'd say 50%) chance that the first real wave of warblers will hit northern Illinois tomorrow morning.

Good birding,
Henry Griffin (Oak Park, Cook County)

Tuesday, April 19, 2016

4-20-16

Hello birding friends,

As has been the trend lately, tonight the southern half of Illinois is experiencing moderate to possibly locally heavy concentrations of migrants. Northern Illinois is also experiencing movement tonight, but just more on the light to moderate end of the spectrum, with slightly higher densities toward the northeast more so than the northwest. So there should be some turnover statewide tomorrow, but again, more so in southern Illinois!

Good birding,
Henry Griffin (Oak Park, Cook County)

Sunday, April 17, 2016

4-18-16

Hello birding friends,

The southern half of the state should be experiencing moderate to moderately heavy densities of migrants flying over tonight, while to northern half should experience light to locally moderate densities of migrants. So tomorrow would also be a good morning to get out and hopefully find some new birds, especially if you live in the southern part of the state!

Good birding,
Henry Griffin (Cook County)

Saturday, April 16, 2016

4-17-16

Hello birding friends,

Light to moderate migration statewide tonight which means there should be some turnover tomorrow morning but not the biggest turnover. Enjoy the beautiful weather!

Good birding,
Henry Griffin (Oak Park, Cook County)

Friday, April 15, 2016

4-16-16

Hello birding friends,

Tonight the southern quarter of the state is experiencing pretty heavy levels of migration while the northern three-quarters should see the evidence of light to moderate movement by tomorrow morning. So it would be worth getting out anywhere in the state tomorrow, but especially if you live in the southern quarter!

Good birding,
Henry Griffin (Oak Park, Cook County)

Wednesday, April 13, 2016

4-14-16

Hello birding friends,

Another night of moderate to locally heavy migration over our skies, with fairly uniform densities of birds throughout the state. So get out tomorrow if you can, there could be some new arrivals!

Good birding,
Henry Griffin (Oak Park, Cook County)

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

4-13-16

Hello birding friends,

Tonight, I am seeing from the radar that Illinois is experiencing the largest movement of avian migrants over our skies thus far in the season, all over the state in moderate to even possibly locally heavy concentrations. This means GO BIRDING tomorrow, and pretty much anywhere in the state would be fair game for finding new arrivals!

Enjoy spring, and let's bring on some warmer temperatures and new birds!

Henry Griffin (Oak Park, Cook County)

Saturday, April 9, 2016

4-10-16

Hello birding friends,

Tonight the southern half of Illinois should see light to moderate levels of migration, so be on the lookout tomorrow if you are in that part of the state. The northern half should be quieter due to overcast conditions and precipitation.

Good birding,
Henry (Oak Park, Cook County)

Tuesday, April 5, 2016

4-6-16

Hello birding friends,

Illinois - anywhere/anytime it isn't raining tomorrow, look for new arrivals because the radar is picking up one of the largest avian movements (still in the moderate spectrum overall, though) I have seen so far this season!

Good birding,
Henry (Oak Park, Cook County)

Sunday, April 3, 2016

4-4-16

Hello birding friends,

The state should experience light to moderate migration (more so in the southern two-thirds) tonight as favorable winds and weather conditions over that area for the first time in a few days may cause a wave of migrants tonight. The northern third should be quieter due to rainy weather, but may receive some light movement toward the end of the night.

Good birding,
Henry (Oak Park, Cook County)