19 March 2018 – PNW Migration Update

There is continued light movement up the valley. Probably waterfowl re-positioning.

There has been really nothing to report in the new arrivals, but on the “it’s just around the corner” front:

Increasing: Rufous Hummingbirds, Turkey Vultures and Ospreys, Tree and Violet-green Swallows.

Bushtit flocks are breaking up and singlets and doubles are now being seen.

Ruby-crowned Kinglets can now be heard singing.  This is a special time as they will soon be gone and their’s is one of the most glorious songs.

Waterfowl numbers are shrinking as well.

We’ll save some disk space and not post a radar loop today — it’s just sub 10 dBZ blue.