A Flying Squirrel hit Net 15 again this morning. Probably the same individual as last week. They are much more dexterous than birds and just crawl out as soon as you pull the net a bit taught.
Common Yellowthroats started early in the morning letting us think this might be a descent day for captures.
Next was our first Indigo Bunting of the season. This feamle was speeding across the lanes and hit Net 20. A few were heard last week and this week.
Gray Catbirds are starting to flow through again. We caught new and recatured Catbirds today.
Still recapturing juvenile Carolina Wrens. The adults must be staying up in the woods.
We got our first Eastern Phoebe of the season. Apparently, right on time.
Another male Black-throated Blue Warbler was captured for the second week in a row.
A female American Redstart brightened the day.
We ended up with 5 Common Yellowthroats including this adult male.
A great surprise near the marsh was a female Black-and-White Warbler. This species is seen mostly in this area of the Cyress stands headed toward the lake but they usually stay about 20 feet over the nets.
House Wrens are beginning to settle into the property and we banded two new ones today.
A recaptured Ovenbird joined us in Net 2 just beyond the table. This bird was banded as an adult 5 years ago making it at least 6 years old.
Finally, another female American Redstart rounded out our day. Much better than last week. Hope the peak isn't over and we can keep a good streak going for a few weeks.
Still itching to find out how Net 21 is doing. Can't get out there yet, but maybe closer next Sunday. A cold front is dropping through this week and it should bring in more migrants along with it.
Today's Totals
| Birds Processed | New | Recaptured | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ovenbird | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Indigo Bunting | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Carolina Wren | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| House Wren | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Black-throated Blue Warbler | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black-and-White Warbler | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| American Restart | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Eastern Phoebe | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Common Yellowthroat | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Northern Cardinal | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Gray Catbird | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Totals | 15 | 6 | 21 |
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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, October 23rd.
All nets will be opened by 7:00 A.M.
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