September activities around Mount Vernon Songbird Sanctuary's Gardens
Common Nighthawks migrating at dusk.
Migrating warblers are seen foraging.
American Goldfinch have fledged young.
Hummingbirds are migrating and enjoying the gardens.
Monarch butterflies have laid eggs on milkweed.
Birds currently being cared for
We have admitted our highest number of Chimney Swifts ever for at total of 49! As of August 31, we have birds 12 in care, 8 Chimney Swifts, 1 Northern Rough Winged Swallow, 1 Cedar Waxwing, 1 Gray Catbird, and 1 Northern Mockingbird.
