Marion County Conservation released their October Nature Notes on Friday.

Bird migration is taking place, with sightings of ruby-throated hummingbirds getting fewer and fewer. Turkey vultures are lingering in the area, and will likely be around until the end of October or early November, depending on the weather. Bald eagles will begin moving into Marion County soon for the winter. 

Autumn dragonflies will continue to appear on warmer days, as their migration runs late in the season. Fewer butterflies have been seen this year, but types you could see on outings include: comma, red admiral, cabbage white, common buckeye, checkered skippers, fiery skippers, orange sulphurs, viceroys and Eastern-tailed blues.