Nature Happenings

• Over 250 species of wildflowers bloom this month in our fields and forests.

• Dark-eyed Juncos disappear early in month.

• Peak of warbler migration happens very early in month.

• The first half of the month is peak migration for flycatchers, thrushes and northerly vireos.

• Nighthawks and Chimney Swifts return.

• Sub-adult Purple Martins return to establish new colonies early in month.

• Peak of bird courtship. Listen for the morning chorus.

• Nesting materials are being collected.

• Orioles return and begin nesting. Be sure to have their feeders, nectar, fruit and jelly out early.

• The first fireflies of the year can be seen.

• Black-bellied Whistling-Duck, Wood Duck and Mallard ducklings hatch and venture forth early this month.

• Eta Aquarids meteor shower is early-May.

• International Migratory Bird Day is mid-May.

 

 Dark-eyed Junco

 Black-throated Blue Warbler

23 Warbler Species of Texas

 Great-crested Flycatcher

 Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

 Wood Thrush

 Red-eyed Vireo

 Nighthawk

 Chimney Swift

 Purple Martins

 The Dawn Chorus Begins!

 Nesting Material

                     

Baltimore Oriole                                                                                 Bullock's Oriole

 Fireflies of Texas!

 Black-bellied Whistling Duck

 Mallard Ducklings

 Wood Duck Ducklings