Fall migration is underway in Louisiana

🌼 Hummingbirds: Ruby-throated hummingbirds are on their way to Mexico and Central America, according to Hummingbird Central.

• September is considered peak hummingbird-watching season in Louisiana. Track their migration.
• You can support them on their journey by filling feeders with DIY nectar. Get the recipe.

🐛 Monarch butterflies: Their migration will pick up soon. Look for their black, white and yellow striped caterpillars on milkweed plants.

• Here's how you can help.
• Want to see them? Grand Isle State Park gets thousands every year, Travel Mag says.

🐦‍⬛ Birds: Millions are flying over Louisiana this week, with more expected as we approach the peak in October.

• They usually start migrating 30 minutes after sunset, with the most birds in air two to three hours later. Turn off exterior lights to help them get to their destinations safely.
• See the nightly migration forecast via BirdCast.org.