Hi! Yes migration is all linked to the weather. Wind direction is key, but if the weather is unsuitable where the birds are departing from no matter how good your wind is they won't arrive. Every year is different depending on the weather.
A slow week of migration despite some rather suitable conditions @longpointbirds.bsky.social So still low numbers of expected migrants. However Ovenbird & Yellow Warbler did sneak in to keep us happy.
A few more warblers are arriving now @longpointbirds.bsky.social with 5 species seen yesterday. What will today bring?
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First Black and White-Warbler of the season today. Also increase in Hermit Thrushes & White-throated Sparrows @longpointbirds.bsky.social
Quiet the last few days @longpointbirds.bsky.social with poor wind direction for migration. But some classy birds in the nets with Brown Thrasher & Rusty Blackbird both very welcome.
A few bits trickling in today @longpointbirds.bsky.social First but rather drab Pine Warbler, Purple Martin & Brown Thrasher. Nets are still catching some exquisite Fox Sparrows.
Cold east wind today @longpointbirds.bsky.social Migration seems to be briefly paused. A few Fox Sparrows & Golden-crowned Kinglets banded. Also this western style or intergrade Junco about.
Northern Flickers arrived in very impressive numbers @longpointbirds.bsky.social Over 600 counted in just two hours. Also hundreds of Kinglets & Creepers #birdmigration #birding
Fantastic garden list!
First day of the 2026 season @longpointbirds.bsky.social lots of Brown Creepers, Kinglets and Sapsuckers fresh in. Also Field & Chipping Sparrows new for the year.
Eurasian Wigeon amongst the spectacle of 50,000 wildfowl in Long Point Bay. In contrast the first flycatchers have arrived @longpointbirds.bsky.social Eastern Phoebe.
Spring arrivals but also some winter departures. This adult Northern Shrike might well be the last of the season @longpointbirds.bsky.social
More new arrivals @longpointbirds.bsky.social The first Osprey & Yellow-bellied Sapsucker of the season. Tree Swallows have also finally arrived in numbers. #spring #birding #ontario
Decent arrival of early migrants @longpointbirds.bsky.social today. Lots of Brown Creepers, Golden-crowned Kinglets & Tree Swallows #spring #birding #ontario
Great start to the year with 2 beautiful Snowy Owls (one in each photo). Also Rough-legged Hawks, Horned Larks & Snow Buntings. #birding #winter #Ontario
The strong southwest winds delivered this rather stunning first year White-eyed Vireo. After so many hours in the field this autumn, I was very pleased to take this reward for my efforts #rarebird #Ontario #birding
Fantastic stuff, certainly pay day for all your efforts.
