Fog was forecast. It didn't really form. Later on, the wind did ramp up as we ended the day. Our first brids were a pair of Northern Cardinals, including this adult male and a younger female.
After a recaptured Hermit Thrush, we finally caught one of our first Myrtle Warblers (Yellow-rumped Warbler) of the season. This was a first year male.
We also caught our first Ruby-crowned Kinglet of the season.
This Ruby-crowned Kinglet is a first-year male, shown by the couple of ruby feathers on the crown.
Eastern Phoebes started calling later in the day and we were lucky to get one before the day was over.
There are a couple of House Wrens that frequent the area between Net 11 and Net 19 which also includes Nets 5 and 6. Finally, one hit.
Ending the day, we brought in a Western Palm Warbler.
Next Saturday several of us will do a Christmas Bird count to the North and then return for our last banding day of the year. Gonna be cold after a front drops in Thursday into Friday. 40 in Florida? Brrr...
Today's Totals
| Birds Processed | New | Recaptured | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Cardinal | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Western Palm Warbler | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| House Wren | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Eastern Phoebe | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Ruby-crowned Kinglet | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Gray Catbird | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Hermit Thrush | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Myrtle Warbler | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Totals | 6 | 3 | 9 |
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Next (planned) Banding Day: Sunday, December 18th.
All nets will be opened by 6:45 A.M.
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