Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day: “Sing, Fly, Soar – Like a Bird!” 

World Migratory Bird Day is this Saturday, October 9. We are proud to join with our Journey North community and many others who believe strongly that migratory birds connect us with their unique songs and flights, and remind us of the importance of working together, across borders, to protect them. The theme of this year’s celebration is “Sing, Fly, Soar – Like a Bird!” And one of the featured species is the Ruby-throated Hummingbird!

Join the global celebration by listening to – and watching birds – wherever you find yourself this weekend. And report  hummingbird and other bird observations to Journey North. 

Watch the World Migratory Bird Day 2021 video»

Chuck Henrikson’s Birding Reports

This fall, Chuck Henrikson will continue to share his birding reports and observations from Journey North’s home base, the UW–Madison Arboretum.

Weekly Forecasts for Migrating Songbirds: February to May 2022

Dr. Aborn's Weekly Weather Forecasts for Migrating Songbirds reports will return in February 2022. Learn how to read a weather map from a songbird’s point of view and discover how to use the maps to predict when you will see songbirds: Map Primer: How to Read a Weather Map from a Songbird’s Point of View