Nature Happenings

• In early May Ruby-throated Hummingbirds and Baltimore Orioles return
• Flycatchers such as Eastern Phoebe Great Crested Flycatcher and Eastern Wood-Pewees return early thru early to mid May
• Sedge and Marsh Wrens, Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, Thrush (Hermit, Swainson's, Wood and  Veery's) and Chimney Swifts return return from winter their habitats.
• In early to mid-May, vireos and cuckoos return from their winter habitats.
• Nighthawks return. They are not hawks, but members of the nightjar family. They are common in cities and around streetlights 'hawking' for insects.
• Lilacs reach full bloom.
• Peak of warbler migration varies between May 6 to 18.
• Adult Purple Martins return to establish colonies early in month.
• Peak of bird courtship. Listen for the morning chorus..
• The year's first fireflies can be seen.
• Chickadees and titmice become scarce at feeders as they nest and raise their young.
• The Eta Aquarids meteor shower will peak on May 5-6. In Toronto, the radiant will be visible in the east around 2:00 a.m. local time, reaching its highest point in the northeastern sky
• World Migratory Bird Day is Saturday, May 09