All too quickly, spring migration has ended. But there’s satisfaction in the knowledge that it brought with it plenty of birds. The consensus from observers I talked to is that spring arrivals were later than usual, but numbers overall seemed good.
BIRDS OF THE SEASON
As usual, June weather was mild. Surprisingly July was also blessed with relatively cool temperatures, though the deserts were plenty warm. Despite below average rainfall last winter, most habitat was in decent shape, and many streams held sufficient water.
