Migration
How to use BirdCast's forecast maps, live migration maps, county dashboard, and alerts to predict big migration nights and know when to go birding.
How to Use BirdCast to Predict Big Migration Nights
Migration
10/7/2026
House sparrows stay put all year, but many native sparrows fly south. Here's who leaves, who stays, and what sparrows do in winter.
Do Sparrows Migrate? It Depends on the Sparrow
MigrationFun Facts
10/7/2026
Do robins migrate? Some do, but many stay all winter, eating berries in quiet flocks. Here's where robins go in winter and how to track them.
Do Robins Migrate? Where They Go When Your Yard Goes Quiet
MigrationFun Facts
10/7/2026
Do blue jays migrate? Some do, some don't, and the same jay may switch it up year to year. Here's where blue jays go in winter and why.
Do Blue Jays Migrate? The Surprising Answer
MigrationFun Facts
10/7/2026
Fall migration starts in July and peaks mid-September to mid-October. Here's the month-by-month timeline, plus need-to-know for spring migration.
When Do Birds Migrate? A Month-by-Month Fall Timeline
Migration
10/2/2026