Back to a Normal September

Locals know the weight of humidity during a Florida Summer. This morning it seemed 3 times as oppresive and the wet grass meeting our feet before dawn made it even worse. It was heavy, but we got all the nets up in time and settled in to see if we could find a day as good as last weekend.

Instead, it turned out to be a return to what September is usually.

It can also be noted that we catch fewer birds when the entire sight is dripping with leftover rain after a long downpour last night.

We began with an Ovenbird just after dawn.



A second Ovenbird was soon brought in and the participating crew watched the banding process.



Someone decided to be brave this week to release the Ovenbird.



We had 18 Common Yellowthroats last week but that seems it was the big push for them as we only captured a few today.



Our second juvenile White-eyed Vireo was banded today.



Veery have moved through and now the Swainson's Thrushes are arriving a little early.



As we headed toward the end of the day, we caught our first Black-throated Blue Warbler of the season. Females are very non-descript and a fun bird to learn when seeing them in the wild, as they are so difficult to ID for some.



Wrapped with 10 birds today which is average for our September days throughout the years. A cold front is teasing us (but might not get here) and Fall is now upon us. Bring on the migration!

Today's Totals

Birds Processed	New	Recaptured	Total
Common Yellowthroat	4	0	4
Ovenbird	2	0	2
Northern Cardinal	1	0	1
White-eyed Vireo	1	0	1
Swainson's Thrush	1	0	1
Black-throated Blue Warbler	1	0	1
Totals	10	0	10

NOTE: Due to the new CDC recommendations, if you are fully vaccinated you are not required to wear masks, esp. at outdoor events such as ours. Get your shots and come on out. Otherwise, bring a mask. All current members at Lake Lotus are fully Vac'ed.
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Next (planned) Banding Day: Sunday, September 26th.
All nets will be opened by 6:45 A.M.