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  • May is: ALS, American Wetlands, National Hamburger and BBQ , Cheese, Egg, National Pet and Guide Dog, Clean Air, Water Quality and Safety, Woman's Health Care, Salsa, Mental Health, Stroke Awareness Arthritis Awareness and Skin Cancer Awareness Month.
  • May 4: First Quarter Moon, May 12: Full Moon, May 20: Last Quarter Moon, May 26: New Moon
  • May 5-6: Eta Aquarids meteor shower
  • May 4-10: National Wildflower and Family Week
  • May 4-10: National Pet and Be Kind to Animals Week
  • May 5-9: Teacher Appreciation and Air Quality Awareness Week
  • May 11-17: National Hospital and Police Week
  • May 11-17: Reading is Fun Week
  • May 12-18: PGA Championship
  • May 12-18: American Craft Beer Week
  • May 18-24: Healthy and Safe Swimming Week
  • May 1: May Day 
  • May 3: Kentucky Derby
  • May 4: Star Wars Day May the Fourth Be With You
  • May 5: Cinco de Mayo,
  • May 5: Cartoonist’s, Great Lakes Awareness Day and National Astronaut Day
  • May 6: National Teacher, Nurses Day and Russel Stover's Candy Day
  • May 7: Skilled Trades Day and Spring Astronomy Day
  • May 8: Victory in Europe (VE) Day , Red Cross/Red Crescent Day
  • May 10: International Migratory Bird Day
  • May 11: Mother’s Day
  • May 13: World Cocktail Day
  • May 16: National BBQ Day, Endangered Species and NASCAR Day
  • May 17: Preakness Stakes and Armed Forces Day
  • May 18: Eastern Market Flower Day
  • May 23: World Turtle Day
  • May 25: National Wine Day and Indianapolis 500
  • May 26: Memorial Day and National Hamburger Day
  • May 31: National Smile Day
  • Hummingbirds and orioles have returned in quantity at the beginning of the month.
  • Warbler migration peaks early in May. Nearly 30 species will migrate through the region.
  • Sub-adult Purple Martins return to establish new colonies early in the month. Yearling Purple Martins (previous year’s fledglings) arrive mid- to late-May.
  • Peak of warbler migration early to mid-month.
  • Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, nighthawks, Wood Thrushes, Veerys and Chimney Swifts return.
  • Peak of bird courtship. Listen for the morning chorus.
  • Nesting materials are being collected.
  • Chickadees and titmice become scarce at feeders as they nest and raise their young.
  • Mosquitoes can begin to be a problem late in the month.