09/13/2026
One of nature's grandest yearly events is in progress, and will reach its peak over the coming weeks in North America.
Each night, hundreds of millions of birds have been flying over the continent in the darkness, using the stars and the Earth's magnetic field to guide them to their winter homes. The characteristic honking of Sandhill Cranes passing overhead is a welcome sign of fall for New Mexicans.
Here are some simple things you can do to help make sure migrating birds reach their destinations safely. You can also check out the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's live migration map and forecasts at BirdCast.org