Session 14 Begins

Session 14 began today and it went pretty well. Filled with September migrants and some local birds. The morning was surprisingly pleasent with low humidity and a barely there breeze. We got nets set before 7 AM and proceded to walk the lanes. The rangers did a great job of clearing the lanes a few days ago, though we did have to replace seveal pole lines. Better that than have to clear brush. No complaints.

We found our first bird soon after 7 and it was a Veery, right on time for this time of year. Veery are the first thrushes that move through the South in this early migration period before Fall.



A decision was made to forego August this year (and maybe for the upcoming years) but we feared we might have missed Waterthushes in thier early passes through the area. Luckily, we caught a Northern Waterthrush for our second bird of the morning.



It is also the time for Common Yellowthroats to increase, and we did get one adult female today. Males will follow soon.



Next up was a new male Northern Cardinal. Still getting a few new Cardinals but we also captured another recaptured male local later on.



Several Ovenbirds were banded today and many more were seen and heard all over the property.



A Brown Thrasher was watched feeding on the ground for a while and it eventually hit the nets for a new band. It was a new juvenile bird. Later on, we had an adult hit Net 3, too.



Bird of the Day was a Worm-eating Warbler. We don't get them too often, but the encounters are growing in the past few years.



Several Carolina Wrens were processed this morning. Two adults and a juvenile.



Connie had a Red-shouldered Hawk hit Net 24. She almost decided to bring it in...until she worried more about the talons. It was tossed out of the net and released without banding.

We headed out to the warming morning with some good birds under out belts and felt great about the upcoming season. Fall is right over there and we cannot wait for the finds as we head into the future.

Today's Totals

Birds Processed	New	Recaptured	Total
Carolina Wren	2	1	3
Northern Cardinal	1	1	2
Northern Waterthrush	1	0	1
Ovenbird	3	0	3
Common Yellowthroat	1	0	1
Veery	1	0	1
Brown Thrasher	1	1	2
Worm-eating Warbler	1	0	1
Red-shouldered Hawk	1	0	1
Totals	12	3	15

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 12th.
All nets will be opened by 6:40 A.M.