Coming February 28, 2018

February 1, 2018 by Julie Brophy

Ornithologist Dr. David Aborn returns this spring to share the secrets of weather and migration as songbirds sweep across North America. Wednesdays, Feb. 28 - May 2.

Painted Buntings are nocturnal migrants that arrive along the Gulf Coast in April. Image by Laura Erickson

Weather and Migration: February 28 - May 2

Songbird migration is very dependent on weather conditions. In his weekly Weather Forecasts for Migrating Songbirds, Dr. Aborn will help you read a weather map from a songbird’s point of view. Discover how to use the maps to predict when you will see songbirds:

Map Primer: How to Read a Weather Map from a Songbird’s Point of View