This shot was of the fog near 8:30 AM out by the lake. It did not clear until late in the morning and kept all bird activity at a bare minimum.
Just after Sunrise, Connie walked back to say there was an Eastern Screech Owl in Net 5. Typically, they are very docile, but this youngster was ready to rumble and tried to bite and scratch all the way through the data process. It flew off quickly soon after this shot.
We heard a few Gray Catbirds today but only caught one and got a blurry photo after the banding. Another juvenile moving through.
This shot was actually taken last week but we share it now as we checked on what might be around Net 21 since we moved that net and the water is dropping a bit. There are many footprints out there in the mud including Coyote and this large American Alligator print next to a tail print from when it moved back into the river.
Phyllis called to report a captured Ruby-crowned Kinglet. They have been around a few weeks and it is nice to have a male join us today.
Just when we mentioned that we weren't hearing or seeing Ovenbirds, one flew in.
Even better, as we got ready to head home, we caught a new juvenile Eastern Phoebe to round out the day.
Only one Indigo Bunting was heard today but it should be time to start catching them soon. Maybe the weather will hold out and bring us some of the later migrants along the way.
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Next (planned) Banding Day: Sunday, November 12th.
All nets will be opened by 6:15 A.M.
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