Nature Happenings

• Shorebird migration builds and waterfowl migration starts.
• Purple Martins begin heading south (adults by the start of the month, juveniles by the end of the month).
• Broad-winged Hawk migration begins.
• Chimney Swifts can be seen in large flocks over chimneys at dusk.
• Second brood of hummingbirds begin to appear at feeders early- to mid-month.
• Migration begins for Ospreys and raptors.
• Early warblers (Cape May, Tennessee, Magnolia, Blackburnian) are migrate southward.
• The peak of Ruby-throated Hummingbird fall migration is mid-August.
• Carolina Chickadees begin forming pairs (protracted during non-breedng season).
• Perseids Meteor shower is mid-month.

And from our friends at UF IFAS

Birds

First flocks of blue-winged and green-winged teal arrive to winter on Florida lakes and wetlands.
Yellow warbler migration begins.

Mammals

Two-year old black bear cubs will wean from their mothers.

Short-tailed shrews will begin a second round of breeding for the year.

Reptiles

Young sea turtles are hatching so watch where you're walking on the beach.

Insects

Thousands of great southern white butterflies can be seen migrating through coastal areas.

Invertebrates

Corals along the Keys spawn at the full moon