Bird-watchers flock to Rockford-area woods as fall migration peaks

Bird-watchers flock to Rockford-area woods as fall migration peaks

SOUTH BELOIT, Ill. (WTVO) — As autumn settles into the Rockford area, the changing leaves and crisp air signal more than just the arrival of cider donuts and shorter days. For local birders, fall is a great time to grab binoculars and head into the woods in search of migratory birds making their seasonal journey south. In wooded areas and nature preserves across the Stateline, the vibrant colors of fall are matched by the flutter of wings and th…