First of southbound shorebirds. Southern vagrants like Mississippi Kite arrive. July Early July is quiet. August Shorebirds continue to migrate in large numbers. Neotropical songbird migration builds through the month.
First hawks head southward.
Shorebird migration continues, with some decline later in the month. First big flights of cormorants, loons and other waterbirds and waterfowl. Last push of Neotropical songbirds. Gulls and terns are strong. . Owls commence mid-month.