Sunday, November 19, 2017

Way Too Quiet

Today was almost completely quiet. Little bird calls, few flyovers, and very few birds in the nets. At least it wasn't raining...

The first bird of the morning was a Carolina Wren caught in Net 8 before it was fully open. One of our recaptures.

Carolina Wren

A Hermit Thrush was next. Yet another recapture. Then things got even quieter than we thought possible. Time to wander.

Hermit Thrush

Now that the water levels are subsiding, Andrew picked his way through the new obstacles leading to the edge of Lake Lotus. Success! However, there are muddy areas that ssow clear signs of alligator lounging all around. No actual gators were in sight today, though.

Lake

Our final bird of the morning was a new House Wren.

House Wren

Here is hoping that next week will be more fruitful after we get past Thanksgiving. Still waiting for Yellow-rumps to make a noticeable return but a few have been seen in the nearby neighborhoods.
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Next (planned) Banding Day: Sunday, November 26th.
All nets will be opened by 6:30 A.M.

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