Fall migration: Keep an eye out for these birds

One of the most fascinating elements of observing birds is the phenomenon of migration. This is so alien to us that most humans register “bird migration” only as a phrase, an abstractly existing notion, rather than a real observable phenomenon, vividly and distinctly alive in our daily experience. But migration is happening all around us! Birds that were not here six months ago are here now, with a different suite of species and behaviors matching the changing of the seasons. Becoming aware of...