The day began with a couple of Common Yellowthroats. The first was a juvenile male and later we had a female.
We racked up 3 House Wrens during the day. The first was moved into Net 11 while checking the lanes and others followed.
We caught 2 Carolina Wrens, one recature and one new one.
Indigo Buntings were heard early as we set nets, but we only managed to net a female today.
The day began to turn as we were hit by a run of several Northern Cardinals. First up was a new male.
How do we have new male Northern Cardinals? Because is the new generation. You can tell by the remaining black on their bills which will turn completely orange once they are adults.
Andrew banded a female after he washed up the blood caused by pulling grasses (note the bandage).
She was another juvenile born here last Spring. Cardinals are doing very well this year.
Connie hit the table with a flurry of birds near the end of the morning. One we haven't captured in quiet a while. A Blue-gray Gnatcatcher. They are typically very aware of the nets and are often seen flying directly toward them and stopping before flying right over them. Nice to have one today.
Tufted Titmice have been waking early for the last few weeks but typically stay higher in the canopy. Today we recaptured one that seems to prefer the lower stories..
As we were about to close up for the day, a Hermit Thrush flew in to Net 3 just beyond the table. Our first of the season and right on time according to our records.
Not a bad day. We shall see what next week brings.
Our latest storm, ETA, is swirling our there. Be sure to check in before heading out Sunday in case we have to cancel.
Today's Totals
| Birds Processed | New | Recaptured | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tufted Titmouse | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Common Yellowthroat | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Carolina Wren | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| House Wren | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Indigo Bunting | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Hermit Thrush | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Blue-gray Gnatcatcher | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Northern Cardinal | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Totals | 13 | 2 | 15 |
NOTE: To ensure the safety of our volunteers and the general public, new visitors are discouraged from attending banding at this time. The few of us who remain will update the blog as long as we can and hope to see new faces in the future. Thank you for your understanding during this unprecedented time.
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Next (planned) Banding Day: Sunday, November 8th.
All nets will be opened by 6:15 A.M.
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