Why is it Still Hot in November?

This hot is November? High today ended up being 85 degrees. At least there was no rain. However, there were fewer migrants around, just like most of this Fall. American Robins were heard right on time flying over and we heard a new sound that was Black-bellied Whistling Ducks heading to a daytime stop nearby. We did find some early arrivals, like Yellow-rumps, but not many more.

First bird of the morning was one of our juvenile Carolina Wren, making a return appearance. We will have to do a total of how many times we have recaptured these kids this year. Seems crazy.



Next up, a female young Northern Cardinal.



Gray Catbirds always call at dawn, but we don't seem to catch them until a little later in the day.



Another juvenile female Northern Cardinal soon followed.



House Wrens are heard calling up and down the river. Fortunately, sometimes they fly out into the nets.



Heading toward the marsh in search of birds in the trees, growing greens are found on decaying stumps.



One of the only birds searching through the underbrush were several Western Palm Warblers. They usually stay out by the marsh and we usually get a couple of them to venture up the trail during the Winter.



Simpkin were heard calling before dawn. A couple of hours later the adults were found probing around the neighbors property.



Suddenly, a juvenile Limpkin wandered out from the marsh to call out to the adults. Oddly, we usually see young Limpkins around Earth Day. Guess they had a second brood this year.



One more Gray Catbird for the morning.



Olivia's Garden is blooming well and being visited by pollinators like this Skipper. More plants to follow in this spot in the future.



Still very slow this year. Where did the Swainson's Thrushes go this year? Not a single one this season. We will seen what next week brings. Cold front is on the way. Finally.
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Next (planned) Banding Day: Sunday, November 18th.
All nets will be opened by 6:20 A.M.