Happening in Nature - September

• Want to see the Vaux's Swift in action? About 30 minutes from the WBU Covington store is Selleck's
Old School House in Selleck, Washington. Right at dusk you can watch the Vaux's Swift swirl and
dive into the school chimney. Don't forget your binoculars!

• Loons begin their southern migration in large groups.

• Kildeer begin their southern migration from BC.

• Departing migratory birds include Virginia Rail, Caspian Tern, Vaux's Swift, Rufuous Hummingbird,
flycatchers, Western Wood-Pewee, Purple Martin, Tree Swallow, Swainson’s Thrush, Common
Yellowthroat and Western Tanager.

• Golden-crowned Sparrows and Ruby-crowned Kinglets arrive.

• Dark-eyed Juncos (Oregon form) become more common on the ground beneath feeders.

• White-crowned and Golden-crowned Sparrows are seen on the ground beneath feeders as they
migrate.

• Quaking Aspen leaves begin to yellow and drop.

• Mule Deer are shedding the velvet from their antlers.

• Bats are busy feeding, building fat for hibernation and migration.

• Fall migration peaks for warblers and others.

Nature Events

 

• September 6th is World Shorebirds Day! This day is set aside for the celebration of shorebirds and
their conservation so future generations can enjoy the shorebirds we see today.

• Hunting season varies from species to species, but generally runs from September through January.
We highly recommend wearing brightly colored clothing while enjoying your outdoor bird adventures.