Spring Songbird Migration Summary

Spring songbird migration information for Magee Marsh Wildlife Area was developed by research conducted by the Black Swamp Bird Observatory.

Early Migrants (Overflight Species)

Generally last week of April to first part of May.

• Dominant:
  • Yellow-rumped Warbler (male)
  • White-throated Sparrow (male)
  • Hermit Thrush
  • Ruby-crowned Kinglet (male)

• Subdominants:
  • Song Sparrow
  • Nashville Warbler (male)
  • Western Palm Warbler (male)
  • Swamp Sparrow
  • Black-and-white Warbler
  • Black-throated Green Warbler

• Overflight species:
  • Worm-eating Warbler
  • Hooded Warbler
  • Louisiana Waterthrush Warbler
  • Kentucky Warbler
  • Yellow-throated Warbler
  • Prairie Warbler

Mid Migrants (High Species Variation)

Generally first two weeks of May.

• Dominants:
  • Yellow-rumped Warbler (female)
  • Swainson's Thrush
  • Ruby-crowned Kinglet (female)
  • Magnolia Warbler (male)
  • White-throated Sparrow (female)
  • Blue-jay

• Subdominants:
  • Lincoln Sparrow
  • Chestnut-sided Warbler
  • Tennessee Warbler
  • Common Yellowthroat Warbler
  • Veery
  • Nashville Warbler (female)
  • Black-and-white Warbler
  • Yellow Warbler

• Others:
  • Orioles
  • Tanagers
  • Grosbeaks

Late Migrants (High Numbers Migrating)

Generally last week of May.