Bald Eagles and Rough-legged Hawks begin arriving mid-month.
Turkey Vultures, Ospreys and Violet-green and Barn Swallows depart.
Snow Geese, Canvasback Ducks and Dunlins arrive.
Little Brown Bat in hibernaculum for winter
Clean out and repair nest boxes; put up roosting boxes.
Fall storms push juncos to lower elevation feeding stations - put out millet.
Anna's Hummingbirds increase at feeders through the western lowlands of Oregon, Washington and southern BC.
Snow Geese arrive in Fraser Valley and Skagit Flats.
The last Rufous Hummingbirds leave for the winter. A few Anna's Hummingbirds will overwinter.
Evening Grosbeak flocks become common at oil sunflower seed feeders.
Varied Thrush begin to be seen in yards more often.
Some Clark's Nutcrackers move down in elevation and become more common around bird feeders.
Waterfowl migration peaks.
Orionids meteor shower is late-October.
Save the Dates for Events happening in our Store!:
10/18 Winter Prep for Mason Bees! with Carrie Morlang of Knox Cellars - 11am to noon - Please RSVP to save a seat - 360-797-7100 $5 donation requested
10/25 Celebrate OWLOWEEN!! with Discovery Bay Wild Bird Rescue here at the shop 2pm to 4pm - please bring a donation and your camera!! It's going to be amazing!
