Numerous storm-driven birds have likely appeared in peninsular Florida as the meandering Tropical Storm Eta churns in the Gulf of Mexico. With the forecast for the storm to make landfall and move quickly off into the Atlantic Ocean in the coming 24 hours, safe and careful observers may find a range of Gulf of Mexico seabirds and some displaced waterbirds.  Read more

Franklin's Gulls may be on the move far to the east of their normal autumn range in the coming 24-72 hours, as an intense storm system continues to move across the country toward the Atlantic Ocean and entrains and displaces individuals and flocks of this long-distance migrant. Observers in northeastern North America should be on the lookout, especially along coastlines, lakeshores, and rivers, from Wednesday through Friday.   Read more