A Few Migrants

What to expect today? No telling with the odd migration schedules this past year so we set out as usual. Our first bird of the morning was a recaptured Hermit Thrush.



Next up was our frantic female Northern Cardinal preparing for the new nest. The 3rd time we have captured her in the last few weeks.



A new arrival was a male Northern Cardinal looking for territory.



We later recaptured an Ovenbird that has been Wintering over on the property. A Nice bird to get during a slow morning.



Our latest visitor, Oliva, got to watch us process the bird and release the Ovenbird.



Captured with the Ovenbird were a couple of juvenile Carolina Wrens in Net 2.



As we closed up nets we peeked down to the river to discover Pat, one of our regular American Alligators, grabbing some sunshine below the banding table.



Spring migration is close at hand. Hoping to get some travelers along the way.
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Next (planned) Banding Day: Sunday, March 31st.
All nets will be opened by 6:45 A.M.