Catbirds Arrive Early

Signs in the weather felt like things were going to pick up early this year. Last year was a bust, but, this week did not dissapoint! Many migrants arrived early. Catbirds usually do not get here until the first of October. Here they were. We were also hearing a few Vireos and woodpeckers. A House Wren escaped the nets right after dawn.

We had some nice birds, including Gray-cheeked Thrush, Swainson's Thrush, and a rare capture of our second Cooper's Hawk in nearly 20 years. A female Redstart added to the fun, as did an adult Brown Thrasher.

Visit the Facebook page for images of today's captures here.

Next week could be even busier.

Today's Totals

Birds Processed	New	Recaptured	Total
Carolina Wren	6	2	8
Swainson's Thrush	1	0	1
Gray-cheeked Thrush	1	0	1
American Redstart	1	0	1
Brown Trasher	1	0	1
Cooper's Hawk	1	0	1
Gray Catbird	5	0	5
Common Yellowthroat	6	0	6
Totals	22	2	24

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Next (planned) Banding Day: Sunday, October 4th.
All nets will be opened by 7:00 A.M.

New Season is Upon Us

SO! You might notice there are no photos on the blog any longer. My web provider for over 20 years decided to shut down, without notice, and all of my photos were located there.

When I have a new site restored, the photos will return. In the meantime, I am going to load weekly photos to a Facebook page which is located here.

All other info will remain here as we venture forth into the 2026 Fall season.

Today's Totals

Birds Processed	New	Recaptured	Total
Carolina Wren	2	0	2
Northern Cardinal	1	0	1
Worm-eating Warbler	1	0	1
American Redstart	1	0	1
Tufted Titmouse	2	1	3
White-eyed Vireo	3	0	3
Totals	10	1	11

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Next (planned) Banding Day: Sunday, September 27th.
All nets will be opened by 6:55 A.M.