Feeding Backyard Birds has now given you a list for all U.S. regions that await spring migratory birds in the month of May.
I hope that although I was late in bringing this to you, that you still found it useful, or at least informative.
- Craig Curtis
Birders and enthusiasts of the Midwest are watching for the return of more of their favorite spring migratory birds. When should expect them and when you are likely to spot the?
May 1 – May 15
May 1 – May 30
May 1 – June 15
May 16 – May 30
- Craig Curtis
Birders and enthusiasts of the Great Plains are watching for more of their favorite spring migratory birds. Who should you expect and when might you spot them?
May 1 – May 15
May 1 – May 30
May 16 – May 30
May 16 – June 15
- Craig Curtis
Birders and enthusiasts are on the watch for more of their favorite spring migratory birds. Who should you look for and when should they arrive?
May 1 – May 15
May 1 – May 30
May 1 – June 15
May 16 – May 30
May 16 – June 15
- Craig Curtis
Birders and enthusiasts of Northwest and Northern California await the return of more spring migratory birds. Who should you look for and when might you spot them?
May 1 – May 15
May 1 – May 30
May 16 – May 30
- Craig Curtis
Each year, on the second Saturday of May, International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD) is recognized.
This year, it is presented as “Go Wild, Go Birding!”
International Migratory Bird Day is a day of international awareness and celebration of a bird’s migration as they journey from their wintering grounds in South America, Central America, and Mexico to return to their North American and Canadian breeding grounds.
International Migratory Bird Day raises awareness of bird conservation efforts by means of hikes and bird watching, and educates the public through events, festivals, and other programs.
The Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology and the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center initiated IMBD in 1993, and it continues to run through Environment for the Americas.
To this day, International Migratory Bird Day maintains its focus on the significance of migration.
This year’s theme, “Go Wild, Go Birding!”, engages youths and their families in fun-filled learning about birds, bird conservation, and bird watching.
Watch for an event in your area where you can join in International Migratory Bird Day on Saturday May 14!
- Craig Curtis
The majority of spring migratory birds have reached their Southeast breeding grounds. Thus, birders and enthusiasts of Southeast have just two spring migratory birds left to spot. Who are they and when could you spot them?
May 1 – May 15
May 1 – May 30
- Craig Curtis
Birders and enthusiasts of Northeast are watching for yet more of their favorite spring migratory birds. Who should you look for and when might you spot them?
May 1 – May 15
Cliff Swallow
Blue Grosbeak
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
May 1 – May 30
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
American Redstart
Canada Warbler
Wilson’s Warbler
May 1 – June 15
Cerulean Warbler
Willow Flycatcher
- Craig Curtis
Feeding Backyard Birds gives you a quick list of spring migratory birds heading home to your U.S. region. Just check the list for your U.S. region to see the individual species and the date range.
Then grab your binoculars, field guide and gear, put out the appropriate feed for those spring migratory birds and get ready to enjoy spring bird feeding and spring bird watching at its best!
- Craig Curtis
Birders and enthusiasts of the Midwest – be on the look out for spring migratory birds heading for your backyard or your nearest bird hot spot!
What spring migratory birds should you expect to spot, and when should you might you spot them?
Mar 16 – Apr 30
Broad Winged Hawk
Purple Martin
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Apr 1 – May 15
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Northern Parula
Hooded Warbler
April 1 – May 30
Barn Swallow
Eastern Kingbird
Red-eyed Vireo
Bobolink
Black-and-white Warbler
Apr 16 – May 30
Wood Thrush
Least Flycatcher
Western Kingbird
Baltimore Oriole
Scarlet Tanager
Yellow Warbler
Yellow-breasted Chat
Cerulean Warbler
Orchard Oriole
Apr 16 – May 15
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Cliff Swallow
Kentucky Warbler
Blue-winged Warbler
Worm-eating Warbler
- Craig Curtis
