Bird activity was down today with only 15 new birds and 18 recaptures of 11 different species. Today's catch was mostly made up of the usual cast of characters for this time of year....Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Hermit Thrush, Gray Catbird, and Yellow-rumped Warbler. A couple of Orange-crowned Warblers (1 new, 1 recap) provided some brief excitement. It has been a really good year for Orange-crowned Warblers. We have already banded 15 of them this year with at least two more returns from previous years. During the previous 5 years, we have averaged less than 9 individuals per fall season.
Tomorrow will be a chilly one - the coldest day of the fall so far. The wind might also pose some issues. Depending on what the wind chill when I get out to the banding station in the morning, I may have to delay opening the nets until the temperature comes up enough to safely catch birds.
-Aaron
 |
| One of my helpers today! |
| Species | Captain Sam's | Little Bear | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New | Recaps | New | Recaps | |
Downy Woodpecker
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
House Wren
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Carolina Wren
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
|
2
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
Hermit Thrush
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Gray Catbird
|
2
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
Orange-crowned Warbler
|
1
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle)
|
8
|
10
|
-
|
-
|
Eastern Towhee
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
Swamp Sparrow
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
Northern Cardinal
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
| Banding Stats | Captain Sam's | Little Bear | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Birds Banded |
15
|
-
|
15
|
| # of Recaptures |
18
|
-
|
18
|
| # of Species |
11
|
-
|
11
|
| Effort (net-hours) |
171.6
|
-
|
171.6
|
| Capture Rate (birds/100 net-hours) |
19.2
|
-
|
19.2
|
| # of Nets |
26
|
-
|
26
|
Banding Staff
Aaron Given (CS)
Amy Given (CS)
Aidan Given (CS)
