Regional Overview Migration was moderate last night away from the east coast as NW winds seemed to keep a lot of birds down. Most areas showed movement to the NE on the velocity radar indicating the birds were still migrating, just not at the levels of the previous several nights. The early part of the night showed more activity as the winds picked up from the north. A broad range of warblers are now being found in small numbers across the region, Ohio has already reported 20 species of warblers this spring! With less of an influx last night, birds could be moving around to traditional breeding grounds and those areas could be great places to check Pennsylvania Click on the thumbnail to view the full-sized animation. As always, please leave me comments on what you find out in the field.

Regional Overview For the third night in a row, migration was good across much of the region. The entire east coast lit up with heavy migration as clear skies and south winds combined to create excellent migration conditions. There should be a lot of turnover in species as good conditions prevailed to the north and south of the region. As noted before, the bulk of migrants in many areas should still be sparrows but the excitement from this mid-April push will be in the scattered warblers that arrive early, such as Northern Parula, Black-and-white, Nashville and Yellow Warblers. Keep an eye out for these. Other than warblers and sparrows, this big influx should also bring an increase in shorebirds, waders and terns. South winds will bring another good push of raptors, particularly Broad-winged Hawks as we hit their peak migration.

Regional Overview For the second night in a row, migration was good across much of the region. Some precipitation did move through the area, hopefully resulting in some local concentrations of migrants. South winds were key in the mass migration and may provide great hawk watching conditions along the lake and ridges.  The bulk of migrants in many areas should still be sparrows but the excitement from this mid-April push will be in the scattered warblers that arrive early, such as Northern Parula, Black-and-white, Nashville and Yellow Warblers. Keep an eye out for these. Other than warblers and sparrows, this big influx should also bring an increase in shorebirds, waders and terns. Pennsylvania Click on the thumbnail to view the full-sized animation. The storms passing through southern Pennsylvania were blocking movement to northern PA for much of the night.

Regional Overview Go birding, that is all you need to know. If it is still dark out, or you want to learn more, read below. Last night, the radar positively lit up with migrants as south winds and anxious birds combined to create a large movement. With the lack of any precipitation, birds should be spread across the landscape. Check traditional migrant traps and breeding locations. The bulk of migrants in many areas should still be sparrows but the excitement from this mid-April push will be in the scattered warblers that arrive early, such as Northern Parula, Black-and-white, Nashville and Yellow Warblers. Keep an eye out for these. Other than warblers and sparrows, this big influx should also bring an increase in shorebirds, waders and terns. Pennsylvania Click on the thumbnail to view the full-sized animation.

  Regional Overview The winds have finally turned and birds were on the move last night for the first in days. While the winds were not coming from the south–  the preferred spring migration conditions– the winds were light and a lot of birds have been waiting for any sort of favorable winds. With the lack of any precipitation, birds should be spread across the landscape. Check traditional migrant traps and breeding locations. Excitement from this early April push will be in the scattered warblers that arrive early, such as Northern Parula, Black-and-white, Nashville and Yellow Warblers. Keep an eye out for these. Pennsylvania Click on the thumbnail to view the full-sized animation. Western Pennsylvania saw more migration overnight that central PA, likely due to the lighter winds as you move west.