Nature Happenings: May
- Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, Nighthawks, Wood Thrushes, Veerys and Chimney Swifts return.
- The first fireflies of the year can be seen.
- Peak of warbler migration happens early in month.
- Mimic thrushes such as mockingbirds, catbirds and Brown Thrashers return.
- Sub-adult Purple Martins return to establish new colonies early in month.
- Peak of bird courtship. Listen for the morning chorus.
- Nesting materials are being collected.
- Orioles return and begin nesting. Be sure to have their feeders, nectar, fruit and jelly out early.
- Indigo Buntings return and are very vocal.
- Chickadees and titmice become scarce at feeders as they nest and raise their young.
- Mosquitoes can begin to be a problem.
- Mayapples, Chicory and Primrose are in bloom.
- Poison Ivy blooms. Watch out!
- Eta Aquarids meteor shower is early-May.
- International Migratory Bird Day is mid-May.