Down at Net 14, a Hermit Thrush was comfortably resting in a net panel.
On the next run, Andrew found Richard extracting our first Eastern Phoebe of the season. They have been very vocal and visible and often have been seen perching on the net poles lately so it was nice to actually catch one.
A Great Egret flew to the sandbar across from the peir out at the lake and it was soon reproached by a Limpkin. Rangers say the Limpkins are preparing to nest nearby so probably a bit if a territory dispute brought them together.
Just across from the sandbar, a small flock of American Goldfinches dropped in to feed in the Primrose Willow.
Heading back to the nets away from the lake, a Western Palm Warbler teased us just across the river.
Becki and Killian brought in the Ruby-crowned Kinglet of the day, also in Net 21 by the lake.
A male Pileated Woodpecker flew to the snag next to the banding table in search of food before flying off again.
Most of the birds seen today were flying far overhead. Robins, ducks, and warblers were definitely on the move through the area but most failed to drop lower to Earth. At one point a flock of American Crows paused long enough to call loudly from the treetops near the table.
As Andrew cleared a stand of Primrose Willow next to Net 21, a female Painted Bunting was trapped next to the river. This is our first of the season for this species and it has been quiet a while since we have captured one.
So, not as disappointing as was anticipated but we would like to see more Yellow-rumps in the area. We did hear a couple of Cedar Waxwings fly past so maybe we can up the totals for next week. Less wind would certainly help us out.
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Next (planned) Banding Day: Sunday, December 13th.
All nets will be opened by 6:35 A.M.
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