This is regional birding information for the Midwest.

Spring Migration

For each species shown below, we have created spring migration maps that show the winter range, the migratory path, and the dates when you might expect to see the first arrivals in your area. The maps depict average early arrival dates based on many years of data and are intended to show the first wave of arrivals in each area. In any year, a few birds may arrive earlier than the dates shown. Find out more about migration.

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Yellow-breasted Chat	Apr 16 - May 30
Kentucky Warbler	Apr 16 - May 15
Ovenbird	Apr 16 - May 30
Blue-winged Warbler	Apr 16 - May 15
Cerulean Warbler	Apr 16 - May 30
Worm-eating Warbler	Apr 16 - May 15
Orchard Oriole	Apr 16 - May 30
Yellow-billed Cuckoo	May 1 - May 30
Common Nighthawk	May 1 - Jun 15
Swainson's Thrush	May 1 - Jun 15
Olive-sided Flycatcher	May 1 - May 30
Eastern Wood-Pewee	May 1 - May 30
Warbling Vireo	May 1 - May 30
Blue Grosbeak	May 1 - May 15
Indigo Bunting	May 1 - May 30
American Redstart	May 1 - May 30
Canada Warbler	May 1 - May 30
Wilson's Warbler	May 1 - May 30
Willow Flycatcher	May 1 - May 30
Western Tanager	May 16 - May 30