As Andrew was getting to the last net, he was met by a very large Bull Frog in the path that let him attempt a dark morning shot.
Our largest species captured of the day were Carolina Wrens. Some were new and others were recaptures.
Apparently, there were heavy rains nearby overnight and the water levels were quite high. It seemed like the perfect setup for Waterthrushes and others but none of the expected species showed themselves. There were, however, a large number of Red-eyed Vireos around today.
Our best friends, the Air Potato Beetles, were out in huge numbers and mating and devouring their host plants. Thanks, beetles!
Just after we began wondering were the Ovenbirds were, we caught one in Net 2.
One of our other Carolina Wrens.
The Bird-of-the-Day was captured early on. This is the first Yellow-throated Warbler ever banded at Lake Lotus. We used to get several at Wekiwa Springs. Nice to add it to our growing list of captures here.
If the approaching storm front holds off a bit we should be getting more and more migrants. Hoping the winds stay a bit calm with the drier conditions this week.
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Next (planned) Banding Day: Sunday, September 2nd.
All nets will be opened by 6:35 A.M.
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