Next up was a ragged Hermit Thrush which was another new migrant for the day.
Bowl and Doily Spiders are making themselves noticeable as the weather cools. The larger web on top brings in insects while the the actual spider waiting for food waits in the second web beneath to grab their meal.
We were always open to transfer Rouge Plants growing on the opposite of the river to our side. Seems like the birds are doing it for us as the first one just popped up next to Net 9.jpg
We are training new banders as we head into the end of the year. Today, Andrew asks Angela to step up to the table to process a recaptured Hermit Thrush.
This was an adult Hermit Thrush captured earlier in the year.
We had hoped to get others involved with banding training but the birds did not cooperate. Angela seemed happy enough with her first bird handled at the table.
Swamp Maples are the most common in the state but sometimes we have other varieties in the area. This one glows bright red every Fall on the opposite side of the river.
As Andrew checked out Area 21, he spotted a mangey Raccoon creeping through the vegetation along the river. We later spotted it close to the table as we closed nets for the morning.
Birds seem few and far between, again, but we always hope for more activity as the weather warms going into the next weekend.
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Next (planned) Banding Day: Sunday, December 8th.
All nets will be opened by 6:35 A.M.
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