Author: David La Puma

  • Wave of migrants into NJ

    The differences in wind direction and speed between northern and southern NJ last night created some very interesting migration patterns over the last twelve hours. Check out the radar loops below to find out how! These loops cover from sunset last night through 5:00am this morning. Frames are every 1/2 hour. Click on the thumbnail […]

  • The west wind doth blow

    Strong northwest winds last night have lightened up this morning, but we should see them pick up again out of the west today. This is excellent news for birders in the Garden State, especially those along the coast. Here’s the radar from sunset last night through 5:00am this morning. Frames are every 1/2 hour. Click […]

  • No movement over the NE and Mid-Atlantic

    The moisture-rich low over the region last night (and continues to our north today) kept all birds grounded last night and this morning. Expect a raptor flight today as winds keep birds low, and some nocturnal migration tonight and tomorrow night as winds remain between W and NW into the weekend. Good Birding! David

  • Coastal Exodus

    Northeast winds along the coast triggered a light to moderate flight from the region. Here’s the radar from sunset last night through 5:00am this morning. Frames are every 1/2 hour. Click on the thumbnail to view the full-sized animation. As the next cold front approached the region last night winds along the coast turned northeast. […]

  • More birds into the region

    With the last front still draped across the Carolinas, high pressure over the Mid-Atlantic has triggered another night of heavy migration into the region. Here’s the radar from sunset last night through sunrise this morning. Frames are every 1/2 hour. Click on the thumbnail to view the full-sized animation. As you can see from the […]

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