Forecast Map for overnight Tuesday showing some rain pushing through the southern great lakes. Could drop enough late migrants to keep things exciting...
Late may is a superb time for migration and vagrants... It just isn't as much fun for birders. There will probably be enough leaves out to block your view of many birds, and you'll probably eat about 1000 midges if you're anywhere near the great lakes shoreline.
A bit of overnight rain could ground big numbers of birds, keeping it exciting! This may happen Tuesday morning... Other methods that I like are the "sit and watch" methods - such as finding a good place to watch a lake for Whimbrel and other songbirds...
I also find this high pressure is very good for light "reverse migrations" or "dawn flights" ... Places like the tips of Pelee, Fish Point or Long Point could get several rarities during this type of weather... The only problem is - if you go down there - you'll be bored for 80% of the day afterwards...
Just a few thoughts! I'll keep updating (when possible) if I see any exciting weather, but we're entering a dull time of year... For me, it's the time of year to get working (! a lot !), and to do some social activities when possible.
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