This week, Common Nighthawks are streaming south as part of their annual migration. Staff phenologist John Latimer believes he may have missed seeing them, but listeners have spotted plenty! Look for them flying over water: their distinctive shape, white wing spots, and quick agile flight style helps them stand out.
They're not the only ones heading south: John also mentions sightings of migratory dragonflies, hummingbirds, Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, and more.
Topics
- Introduction (0:00-0:23)
- Drifting into fall (0:23-0:34)
- Dragonfly migration (0:34-4:16)
- Common Nighthawk migration (4:16-5:06)
- Ruby-throated Hummingbird migration (5:06-6:08)
- Sandhill Crane and Trumpeter Swan successes (6:08-6:55)
- Bird feeder visitors (6:55-9:06)
- Goldenrods (9:06-9:50)
- Asters (9:50-11:15)
- Other wildflowers (11:15-13:02)
- Rosehips (13:02-13:40)
- Berries, cones, and wild rice (13:40-16:12)
- Butterflies (16:12-17:05)
- Conclusion (17:05-17:57)
- Listener feedback (17:57-19:54)
What have you seen out there? Let us know: email us at comments@kaxe.org or text us at 218-326-1234.
That does it for this week! For more phenology, subscribe to our Season Watch Newsletter or visit the Season Watch Facebook page.
Funding for this project was provided by the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund as recommended by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR).
