Fairly Quiet.

The morning set up was very quiet. Oddly quiet, in fact. No bird chips. No insects. No frogs. Just a seldom rush of trucks passing by along the 414. It was almost unsettling, to be honest.

Then, just before dawn, the birds awoke and we began our day with a few new House Wrens to band.



Next up was a female Indigo Bunting.



Other Buntings were being heard, including Painteds, but we only ended our streak with a male captured near the spot where the female was netted.



Common Yellowthroats were very vocal today. Unfortunately, most were just across the river and feeding on the banks.



The Ovenbirds are getting more and more scarce, but we did manage to get one today. Still a favorite among all to witness.



Throw in a Carolina Wren and we called it a day. Overall, a nice October for us.

A major cold front is on the way (in Florida terms) and we should be seeing much cooler weather in November. Can't wait to start hearing Robins, Goldfinches, and Butterbutts on the property.

Today's Totals

Birds Processed	New	Recaptured	Total
Common Yellowthroat	1	0	1
Indigo Bunting	2	0	2
Carolina Wren	0	1	1
House Wren	4	0	4
Ovenbird	1	0	1
Totals	8	1	9

NOTE: Fall Back! Daylight saving time (is this still a thing?) happens Sunday in the AM. Set those clocks back one hour.
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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, November 7th.
All nets will be opened by 6:15 A.M.