Most of our nesting birds already back singing mightily as they establish territories and nests.

The nesting season is reaching its peak.

A number of birders have reported fewer birds at their feeders.

During this week's peak migration a number of new species for the year were reported.

Birds do not always do what we expect, which is part of what makes watching them so interesting.

The first ruby-throated hummingbird of the season arrived at the feeder of Robert Green and Linda DeWitt at Green Acres on Watcha Path in Edgartown.