CAPTAIN SAMS
We captured more birds than expected today with 45 new birds and 18 recaptures of 13 different species. The most interesting capture was a Prairie Warbler, which we have not banded since the end of October. Prairie Warblers are early migrants that move through our area in high numbers in August and September. The majority winter in Florida, the Caribbean, or Central America; however, some individuals will winter here.
We would also like to thank the Environmental Conservation Corps for visiting the banding station today. We enjoyed hosting them, and we were fortunate to have many birds to show them and use to explain the banding process. We wish them luck on future projects they will be helping with!
-Michael
| Species | Captain Sam's | Little Bear | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New | Recaps | New | Recaps | |
Downy Woodpecker | - | 1 | - | - |
Ruby-crowned Kinglet | 2 | - | - | - |
Northern House Wren | - | 1 | - | - |
Gray Catbird | 1 | 4 | - | - |
House Finch | 1 | - | - | - |
Hermit Thrush | 2 | - | - | - |
White-throated Sparrow | 2 | - | - | - |
Song Sparrow | 2 | 1 | - | - |
Swamp Sparrow | 4 | - | - | - |
Orange-crowned Warbler | 1 | - | - | - |
Common Yellowthroat | 1 | - | - | - |
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) | 28 | 11 | - | - |
Prairie Warbler | 1 | - | - | - |
| Today's Banding Stats | Captain Sams | Little Bear | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Birds Banded | 45 | - | 45 |
| # of Recaptures | 18 | - | 18 |
| # of Species | 13 | - | 13 |
| Effort (net-hours) | 182.4 | - | 182.4 |
| Capture Rate (birds/100 net-hours) | 34.5 | - | 34.5 |
| # of Nets | 32 | - | 32 |
| 2025 Fall Cumulative Banding Stats | Captain Sams | Little Bear | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Birds Banded | 5,455 | 3,495 | 8,950 |
| # of Recaptures | 1,232 | 1,048 | 2,280 |
| # of Species | 93 | 93 | 108 |
| Effort (net-hours) | 15,291.4 | 10,456.0 | 25,747.4 |
| Capture Rate (birds/100 net-hours) | 43.7 | 43.4 | 43.6 |
| # of Days | 94 | 77 |
Banding Staff
Aaron Given (CS)Michael Gamble (CS)
Note: All banding, marking, and sampling is being conducted under a federally authorized Bird Banding Permit issued by the U.S. Geological Survey’s Bird Banding Lab.
