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.



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



A bit later we got a nice male 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.



Got our second Ovenbird next.



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



Another House Wren was brought in.



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



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.



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



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.