August Nature Happenings

• Peak of fall migration for Barn Swallows
• Monarchs migrate August to October


• Peak flight for American Rubyspot, Ebony Jewelwing, White-faced Meadowhawk and many other dragonflies
• Lots of activity at hummingbird feeders
• Flocks of nighthawks can be seen late in the month


• Shorebird migration begins
• Painted Buntings leave by the middle of the month
• Hawk migration starts 


• The last of the Purple Martins are leaving town
• Perseids Meteor shower is mid-month