FALL MIGRATION MONITORING
Fall migration monitoring began in 2009 at the west end of Kiawah Island at the Captain Sams site. In 2015, we started banding at a new site (Little Bear) on the eastern end of the island. Both sites are operated concurrently everyday between August 15-November 30.
WINTER BANDING
Winter banding began in 2010 at at the Captain Sams site. In 2025, we added a new site in the dune not far from the Captain Sams site. Both sites are operated about every ten days from December - March.
SPRING MIGRATION MONITORING
Spring migration monitoring began in 2010 at KIBS but was discontinued after the 2011 season because of extremely low capture rates.
WINTER MARSH SPARROW BANDING
Marsh sparrow banding began during the winter of 2011-2012 with the objective of determining habitat requirements, site fidelity, relative abundance, and distribution of the species. The birds are flushed into mist nets at high tide roosts in the salt marsh. The target species are Seaside Sparrows, Nelson's Sparrows, and Saltmarsh Sparrows. Between 15-20 sites are sampled each winter.
PAINTED BUNTING BANDING
Painted Bunting banding began in the summer of 2011 with the objective to study their movements, distribution, and site fidelity. Painted Buntings readily come to feeders offering white millet and the birds are easily captured in a specially designed cage with a feeder placed inside. Banding occurs from May-August at Kiawah Island's resident's homes.
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