Autumn Avians: Sudden Population Surges

Late fall is a special time to see birds. Our common feeder birds - Black-capped Chickadees, Tufted Titmice, American Goldfinches, and Dark-eyed Juncos – are always a joy to see. To add to the fun, some years we welcome irruptive birds: species that aren't common here but flock in from the north in search of food. Snowy Owls are one of the best-known irruptive birds, usually found on coastal dunes and marshes. Last year brought Pine Siskins to New England, along with a couple of Northern Hawk-Owls. In this online program, learn about the behavior and the forces behind irruptions, which birds are surging, and get tips on spotting these exciting species.

This standalone program is part of the 4-session online Autumn Avians Series. Register for the full series before it starts to get all 4 sessions (10/10 Migration Mysteries; 10/24 Anatomy & Physiology; 11/7 Birds of the Salt Marsh; 11/21 Sudden Population Surges) for the price of 3. To join the series after it starts and receive recordings of the session(s) you missed, email [email protected] for assistance.