October 9th: This is an Eastern Phoebe. Like many birds, it is on the move, taking part in the fall migration. In fact, this species helped pioneer the study of bird migrations. In 1840, it was the first bird ever banded by John James Audubon, who wanted to study how birds migrated. To his delight, the banded Phoebes returned the next year. Today, banding helps scientists track the movements of hundreds of species. But you can also enjoy the migrations simply by looking up. I saw dozens of turkey vultures flying across the city today. Please feel free to share pictures and stories of any birds you see migrating.
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