While the migration for some species has begun (e.g. shorebirds), there is another phenomenon that is happening at the same time that can be a bit confusing as it overlaps migratory patterns and that is post-breeding dispersal. At this time of year, most birds have finished nesting and the young are out and about. Many species stay within their home breeding area, but others disperse widely in search of food. Often family groups travel together as the food on the old territory may be depleted.
In the last two days up here in the hinterland, I’ve noted Brown Creeper, Eastern Wood-Pewee, Common Yellowthroat, Bank Swallows, Black-thr. Green Warbler and House Finch in the yard. All of these have been absent for weeks .. migration can’t be far off. Lakeridge and Reach is nearest intersection, west of Port Perry Geoffrey Carpentier www.avocetnatureservices.com _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
