Although some of the long distance migrants (vireos, thrushes, most warblers) are still flying by, I would say the migration is now entering the push for the short-distance migrants. We are again seeing 1000s of birds almost every morning along The Shore. This morning's count included Robins, Rusty Blackbirds, American Pipits, Grackles, Yellow-rumped Warblers, and much more. I've also seen Bluebirds and Bohemian Waxwings moving. The raptors continue to be sharp-shinned hawks, kestrels, and Bald Eagles, but now the Goshawks and Red-tailed hawks are also on the move.
Tomorrow (Friday, Oct 1st) a researcher will be on Tofte Peak in Temperance State Park. On Saturday, Oct 2nd, a researcher will be on Pincushion Mountain (up the Gunflint Trail out of Grand Marais). Please feel free to stop by and watch the migration with these folks! We start around 7am and to see the largest numbers of birds, plan to arrive no later than 7:30am.
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