Purple Martin Banding, Day 3

Andrew had an appointment for his Mom so today was all in the hands of Jenny. The day went without a hitch.

First point of business was to bring down the houses at 7th Street.



Then the nests are delivered to the table, one by one.



Chicks are getting older by the day and they are brought the table to be banded after weighing. They huddle together in thier groups and are banded and replaced back into the same nest houses.



The group gathers around and observes the banding process. Jenny is banding and husband Tom records the data.



Everyone records data and release adult birds as well as the new chicks.



Jenny soldiers on through the hour-long process.



Things wrapped quickly and all volunteers gathered for a group shot with a morning well done.



Once the houses were back up, the adults quickly began bringing food to the hungry chicks right away.



Back to banding at Lake Lotus tomorrow.

Today's Totals

Birds Processed	New	Recaptured	Total
Purple Martin	31	0	31
Totals	28	0	28

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Next (planned) Banding Day: Sunday, May 7th
All nets will be opened by 6:10 A.M.