Date: 11/11/26 11:19 am From: Yaukey, Peter via ALbirds <pyaukey...> Subject: [ALbirds] morning flight potential Fri Sat
AlBirders:
A front is crossing the Gulf coast on Thu, setting up that night as a night of migration, and Friday morning as an opportunity for morning flight. Wind direction will be essentially the same (NNW) as when I glimpsed the large flight at Arlington Park last week, so if anyone is interested in trying to see the phenomenon, this Friday morning might be a good choice. Just park near the start of the boardwalk, and from the lawn, watch for northbound (ie, reverse migratory direction) birds flying overhead and also to the east and west (scan the sky). Usually the first 2-3 hours after sunrise are best.
Of course, migration (incl morning flight) is never fully predictable, but it seems like Friday AM is a good prospect. A second reinforcing front will follow immediately, and might generate more movement on Friday night, so Saturday AM has potential also.
I will be in New Orleans Fri morning, so will bird there at South Pt instead.
We are still climbing toward the peak of Yellowrumps and Robins, which is generally Nov 20-30. Siskins have been reported on the coast in morning flights last week in New Orleans and on the FL panhandle, so are likely to be mixed in, as are waxwings. Last week South Pt in New Orleans had its first ever 1000+ day for Ruby-crowned Kinglet morning flight (accompanied by 800 Golden-crowned).
