Our first bird was a recaptured Northern Cardinal only staying in the net because of the band catching in the net. It was nice and early, so it made for a nice spooky photo.
Thinking we might not get any Warblers since migration is over, but we did get a Common Yellowthroat near the lake where they stay through most of the year.
Next up was a juvenile female Northern Cardinal in the middle of the lanes.
Coming back up the lane with the Warbler, we found a couple of birds in nearby nets. In Net 15 was an adult Carolina Wren.
Several feet away was another Carolina Wren. This was a new chick as evident by the gape on the bill.
Andrew visited Oscar's grave site again and then marked it to find it easier next Session. On the way back to the table, he stopped to take a picture of his favorite landmark in the woods. A tree fall. Long ago an old tree feel and is lodged in another oak. It is striking.
Once emerging from the woods, he found a new plant along the path towards the table. We are calling this a Lanceleaf Rattlebox. Still trying to confirm, but it seems right. Now we have to see if it is invasive or Native. Some research says it is only suppose to be South of here, but things are always spreading in different directions.
As we began to wrap up, the gang found a Ring-necked Snake. It was very wiggly for a while until we got some good shots before releasing it back into the vegetaion.
Captures are typical for this time of year. Hopefully, we can get a few more babies next week before ending Session 15. Then we can sleep for the Summer until September.
Today's Totals
| Birds Processed | New | Recaptured | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Wren | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Common Yellow-throat | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Northern Cardinal | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Totals | 3 | 2 | 5 |
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Next (planned) Banding Day: Sunday, May 28.
All nets will be opened by 6:00 A.M.
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