Big movement tonight! After rains keeping birds on the ground over New England last night, the flow is really cranking. We’re getting into good late season migration, certainly with some shorebirds mixed in. There are still some arrivals to be had, in Rhode Island at least, like Mourning Warbler, Acadian Flycatcher, and Grasshopper Sparrow. Certainly species like this, as well as other migrants that were present this past weekend are still passing through in this heavy flight.
Winds aloft are pretty light, with a pattern of southerly winds to our east and west, so I don’t expect any major overshooting activity, nor any birds from parts west. No rain, but some fog, is expected, so coastal areas may find some disoriented birds, but inland areas should have clear sailing. Tomorrow should be a good day at all the classic migrant traps and with a good scattering of birds across the region.











