Entertaining for a Little While...

A very, very quiet day today. Beautiful start to the morning but the winds kicked up early, around 9. Birds were heard all over, but just like last week, none of the birds are really flying through the lanes.

Mid-morning, we did capture a recap House Wren but it managed to escape the bag on the way to the table for processing. If a wren can see a little daylight, it goes for it. If you haven't seen one before, they all look the same, here is one from December.



We all walked the lanes all day and were just not getting anything in the nets. Eventually, Susan and Connie returned to the table and we had a small flock of Titmice feeding overhead. One came down right next to the table on a snag. It quickly flew off and was soon followed by a Pine Warbler in the same spot. It grabbed a discarded feather from the Titmouse and then did some remarkable things.

It then flew down toward us at the table, feet away, and searched the entire area for more items. Feather still in bill, it looked around and grabbed other bits of fluff and scraps until fully loaded. Then it flew to the top of a nearby tree. Definitely grabbing nesting material.

The Pine Warbler then returned several times right next to us to grab more things to bring back to the nest. Right at Susan and Connie's feet! Andrew finally got to the camera and tried to get a few snaps. Here is the best one. A very entertaining watch for nearly 15 minutes. We always hear the Pine Warblers calling just before we leave for the day.



Last bird of the morning was a recaptured male Northern Cardinal.



We will be taking next week off, but remember that is Spring Forward for those manual clocks. See everyone on the 20th, weather permitting.

Today's Totals

Birds Processed	New	Recaptured	Total
Gray Catbird	0	1	1
Northern Cardinal	0	1	1
Totals	0	2	2

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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, March 20th.
All nets will be opened by 7:00 A.M.