Fall migration is in full swing!  Now is a great time to see some of those birds you've only seen in books. Vireos, warblers, tanagers, flycatchers, orioles and much more are passing overhead nightly as they migrate southwards.  Birds migrate at night due to more favorable weather conditions and fewer predators, and use the moon, stars and the earth's magnetic field to guide them.  These birds land at stopover points close to dawn to rest and refuel, giving bird watchers great opportunities to see them.  Some of these places are actually called migrant traps, and locally include Kennesaw Mountain and some sites along river corridors, such as the Cochran Shoals Unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.  Centennial Olympic Park is turning out to be another great site, being a green oasis in the middle of downtown Atlanta.  Look for birds in the trees and shrubs near the water features.

 Bird Watcher Supply, Top Dogs and plenty of pet-friendly vendors will have raffles, contests, free treat and pet food samples & more!  Bring your leashed, well-behaved pets and come for the shopping and the fun!  See you there!!!