Fall Migration Through Georgia
Fall migration of birds and butterflies begins as monarchs, warblers, hummingbirds, and many other species journey southward from Canada and the northern states through Georgia, heading toward Florida, Mexico, and beyond.
Monarch butterflies begin their southward migration starting in September and October, with many arriving in coastal Georgia by November National Park Service+1.
Bird migration in Georgia typically spans from early September through October dashboard.birdcast.info+3dashboard.birdcast.info+3BWD Magazine+3.
Ruby-throated hummingbirds and others start migrating in late summer (August–September) and may continue into late October Instagram+15Real Simple+15BWD Magazine+15.
Monarch butterflies
Ruby-throated hummingbirds
Warblers (e.g., Blackpoll, Cape May, Tennessee, Bay-breasted)
Hawks and falcons (e.g., broad-winged hawks, kestrel, merlin, peregrine)
Shorebirds and songbirds, including swallows and sparrows National Park Service+1BWD Magazine.
Habitat loss and deforestation reduce vital stopover and refueling sites, increasing mortality Facebook+10Wikipedia+10Wikipedia+10.
Weather events, such as storms, can lead to bird fallout, where exhausted birds are forced to land en masse, often ill-prepared Wikipedia+1.
Light pollution, especially at night, can disorient birds, causing collisions or delayed migration.
Plant native nectar and milkweed species to support monarch butterflies and other pollinators.
Maintain hummingbird feeders, especially during August to October Audubon+6Real Simple+6Georgia Wildlife+6.
Illuminate whether it's safe to turn off or dim outdoor lights during peak migration nights to reduce disorienting birds.
Support habitat conservation groups and join initiatives like Georgia's Fall Flyway Festival promoting native plant landscaping Birds Georgia+1.
Every autumn, billions of birds and monarch butterflies migrate south from Canada and northern U.S. through Oklahoma, continuing toward Gulf Coast wintering habitats and Mexico.
Bird migration in Oklahoma is active from early September through October, aligning with continental patterns tulsaaudubon.org+1dashboard.birdcast.info+1.
The BirdCast dashboard recorded over 24 million birds in flight through Oklahoma on August 31, 2025, with peak activity around 9:20 pm CDT dashboard.birdcast.info+2dashboard.birdcast.info+2.
Monarch butterflies, migrating southward through Oklahoma en route to Mexico Wikipediamonarchwatch.org.
Waterfowl (dabbling ducks, snow geese), wading birds, and shorebirds passing through refuges and wetlands Audubon+1.
Raptors and other land birds using the Central Flyway.
Road mortality and collisions are a significant threat; monarchs and birds may collide with vehicles Birds Georgia+3Oklahoma Wildlife Department+3Travel Oklahoma+3.
Habitat loss and fragmentation in the southern Great Plains affect stopover quality Wikipedia.
Climate change may shift timing and resource availability, stressing migrants.
Plant milkweed and native nectar plants along migration routes to support monarchs Birds Georgia.
Support wildlife refuges and stopover sites by participating in citizen science or donating.
Reduce vehicle speeds in rural and refuge areas during peak migration times.
Report sightings to platforms like Hummingbird Central or contribute data to the BirdCast dashboard.
