Regular sightings for the month of May 2026. May is one of the most exciting months for birdwatching here.
The month of May brings more arrivals of warblers, vireos, and other spring migratory birds. Nesting activity brings hatchlings. Watch for juvenile Bald Eagles and increasing activity at the Salt Marsh. Members of the swallow family will be fun to watch around the marsh.
Be on the lookout for Great Crested Flycatchers and Scarlet Tanagers. Baltimore Orioles will be active and loud. Listen for the comforting sounds of the Wood Thrush deep into the Clove.
World Migratory Bird Day takes place on Saturday, May 9, 2025.
Cover: Red-winged Blackbird. May 1, 2026. 6:37 a.m. Salt Marsh, Inwood Hill Park, NYC.
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