Monday, November 7, 2022

Net 21 Gone Again. Still Plenty of Fun

We were greeted by thickening fog and pleasent temperatures. Seems like we get at least one really foggy morning during the Fall. There were also a few rounds of rain the past couple of days. Since the water is still receding from Ian, that is all it took to cut us off from Net 21 again.

Starting off, we caught a House wren and then we were pleasently surprised by our first Wood Thrush in six years. Back then it was also a very foggy day.

Wood Thrush

That was soon followed by our first Ovenbird of the day.

Ovenbird

A bit later we got a nice male Black-throated Blue Warbler.

Black-throated Blue Warbler

The Western Palm Warblers finally started hitting the nets even though they have been in the Central Florida area for weeks. Flood gates have opened and we ended up with six by the time we wrapped up.

Western Palm Warbler

Got our second Ovenbird next.

Ovenbird

There is nothing more heartwarming than seeing the joy on a childs face as they release a newly banded bird.

Ovenbird

We got a recaptured Carolina Wren and Jenny got a close up with those impressive talons.

Carolina Wren

Giant Swallowtail pupa were found in a nearby tree getting ready to change.

Giant Swallowtail

We can't get to Net 21, but the Great Egret can as it forages along the flooded river.

Great Egret

Just under the water, a Water Beetle settles in between feedings.

Water Beetle

At Net 19, a sneaky Anole peeks out of the top of the pole. Pete?

Anole

A smaller thrush was captured in that same net a bit later. Turned out to be our first Hermit Thrush of Fall.

Hermit Thrush

Another House Wren was brought in.

House Wren

Then the feeding flock of 5 Western Palm Warblers hit the nets at the same time.

Western Palm Warbler

Surprisingly, it has been two years since we have captured a Ruby-crowned Kinglet. They are heard every year but somehow they evaded us during the pandemic.

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

We closed out the day with a final House Wren and we took a closer look at their interested feathers around the eye.

House Wren

Now we move into November and hope the water drops some more and we can have all of the nets open.

Today's Totals

Birds Processed New Recaptured Total
Ovenbird 2 1 3
Carolina Wren 0 1 1
Western Palm Wabler 6 0 6
Wood Thrush 1 0 1
Hermit Thrush 1 0 1
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1 0 1
Black-throated Blue Warbler 1 0 1
House Wren 3 0 3
Totals 15 2 17

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NOTE: Next Sunday is time to Fall BACK! Plan accordingly.
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Next (planned) Banding Day: Sunday, November 6th.
All nets will be opened by 6:10 A.M.

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