Early October migration continues to deliver strong vagrant activity across the South, with flycatchers and warblers well-represented in a seven-day push spanning eleven states. Notable shorebird and waterbird concentrations add diversity to an active week.
Up to 146 birds reported at Turkey Creek Preserve, Florida on October 4. This exceptional concentration represents the week's largest single count across all species.
Turkey Creek Preserve · October 4, 2026 · 20 birds
Connecticut Warbler reached five states with 83 total reports and up to two birds per location, latest at Rockfish Valley Trail, Virginia on October 4. This represents solid migration penetration for the species.
Golden-winged Warbler appeared at Midway Park, Georgia on October 5 with up to three birds present. Six states have reported the species this week across 78 reports.
Up to 13 American Golden-Plovers gathered at Jordan Game Land in Chatham County, North Carolina on October 4. Eight states reported the species across 45 reports this week.
Jordan Game Land--New Hope Creek (Chatham Co. Seasonal Mudflats) · October 4, 2026 · 1 bird
Clay Pits, Arkansas hosted up to 80 Wood Storks on October 4, the second-largest concentration of the week. Six states have reported the species with 46 total reports.
Philadelphia Vireo continued steady movement through eight states with 119 reports and up to four birds per location, latest at Brumley Nature Preserve North, North Carolina on October 4. This represents robust passage for the species.
Brumley Nature Preserve--North · October 4, 2026 · 1 bird
