Hmmm...

A cold front arrived a couple of days ago and radar showed huge numbers of birds flowing South. Of course, many of them could be waterfowl, Robins, or any other number of species we do not get to band. Still, the hopes were up for some good banding on a very nice, temperate day in the woods. Was not to be. It was boring.

One of our well known teen Carolina Wrens was recaptured. Again. An hour and a half later it was captured...again. They just don't seem to learn.



Just when Andrew was about to give up completely, he saw a shadow in Net 13. It turned out to be an unbanded Brown Thrasher.



Augustine managed to bring all of the kids out today. Nikki got to release the Carolina Wren earlier and Andy got to release the Brown Thrasher.



Where are our birds? This year is totally slow. Hooded Mergansers are back at Maitland Center...a pair, at least...if anyone is interested.

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Hoping that next week is more interesting.
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Next (planned) Banding Day: Sunday, November 25th.
All nets will be opened by 6:25 A.M.