September 27th
Ruthven
There was lots of bird activity during pre dawn net opening. Hundreds of swallows were moving south over the river. The first net round was not disappointing, filling every net bag I carried with me. But by 9 o’clock, the wind was up, and the birds disappeared. It took me forever to close the leaf filled nets!
A small movement of Ruby crowned kinglets was evident today.
Banded 59: 1 LEFL, 2 BCCH, 17 RCKI, 2 GRCA, 1 BHVI, 1 WAVI, 3 REVI, 4 NAWA, 1 CSWA, 4 MAWA, 1 BTBW, 1 BTNW, 1 BLPW, 1 BAWW, 2 AMRE, 2 COYE, 1 WIWA, 1 CHSP, 2 SOSP, 8 WTSP, 1 HOSP, and 2 AMGO.
Retrapped 12: 2 DOWO, 5 BCCH, 1 WBNU, 1 GRCA, 1 TEWA, 1 AMGO, and 1 NOCA.
2 of the retrapped Chickadee’s were originally banded in July from the same net at the same time, and I retrapped them together from the same net at the same time today. They are both hatch year birds.
Loretta
Selkirk
While numbers present in the banding area have been falling off from the last peak on Monday it was still a decent day at Selkirk.
Banded; SSHA 1, MODO 1, BLJA 1, HOWR 1, WIWR 1, GCKI 3, RCKI 2, GCTH 2, AMRO 2, BHVI 2, REVI 1, NAWA 4, CSWA 1, MAWA 3, BTBW 3, MYWA 1, PIWA 1=30
John
September 26th
Selkirk
A little quieter day at Selkirk today although the variety was a bit better.
Banded: SSHA 1, MODO 1, EAPH 1, BLJA 3, BCCH 2, RBNU 1, RCKI 3, GCTH 1, HETH 1, AMRO 2, GRCA 1, BRTH 1, BHVI 1, REVI 1, NAWA 2, MAWA 4, BTBW 3, MYWA 3, BLBW 2, BAWW 1, AMRE 2, OVEN 3, COYE 1, WTSP 1 = 42
John
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
September 25th, 2006
Note: Several reports from Ruthven have been added to the Sept 20th-24th post below.
Ruthven
The nets were opened under the twinkling stars of a clear sky. As dawn approached the receding darkness began to fill with the contact calls of migrants descending on to Ruthven Park for respite from their long journey. Common Yellowthroat began to bicker in the shrubby areas surrounding the banding lab while the harsh cry of Yellow-rumped (Myrtle) Warblers could be heard from amongst the flocks of flitting jewels gleaning the foliage for succulent morsels.
The initial net round was rewarding and held the promise of a day filled with bounty....
Too bad the wind picked up and wrecked it all. Despite much activity in the sheltered areas of the property not much was captured after the first round. The exception were Grey Catbird and a small family group of Eastern Tufted Titmouse which was captured near Net 6.
Banded 29: GRCA 8, SOSP, HETH, SWTH, ETTI 2, COYE 2, MYWA 2, AMRE, RCKI 6, BTNW 3, NAWA, MAWA
Retrapped 4: HOWR, BTNW, SOSP, TEWA - the latter was banded on Sept 9th so has been hanging around for 16 days.
B.
Selkirk
The morning started up with numerous bird calls, something that has been lacking the past few days. A bit of a run on thrushes and sparrows early while there seemed to be a good number of passerines in the trees. We had a good steady day but were not swamped.
Banded: MODO 1, HOWR 1, RCKI 10, GCTH 4, GCBT 1, SWTH 3, AMRO 4, BHVI 1, REVI 2, NAWA 10, NOPA 1, MAWA 5, BTBW 10, MYWA 8, BTNW 1, AMRE 3, COYE 2, WIWA 1, INBU 1, WTSP 11, SCJU 1 = 83
John
Ruthven
The nets were opened under the twinkling stars of a clear sky. As dawn approached the receding darkness began to fill with the contact calls of migrants descending on to Ruthven Park for respite from their long journey. Common Yellowthroat began to bicker in the shrubby areas surrounding the banding lab while the harsh cry of Yellow-rumped (Myrtle) Warblers could be heard from amongst the flocks of flitting jewels gleaning the foliage for succulent morsels.
The initial net round was rewarding and held the promise of a day filled with bounty....
Too bad the wind picked up and wrecked it all. Despite much activity in the sheltered areas of the property not much was captured after the first round. The exception were Grey Catbird and a small family group of Eastern Tufted Titmouse which was captured near Net 6.
Banded 29: GRCA 8, SOSP, HETH, SWTH, ETTI 2, COYE 2, MYWA 2, AMRE, RCKI 6, BTNW 3, NAWA, MAWA
Retrapped 4: HOWR, BTNW, SOSP, TEWA - the latter was banded on Sept 9th so has been hanging around for 16 days.
B.
Selkirk
The morning started up with numerous bird calls, something that has been lacking the past few days. A bit of a run on thrushes and sparrows early while there seemed to be a good number of passerines in the trees. We had a good steady day but were not swamped.
Banded: MODO 1, HOWR 1, RCKI 10, GCTH 4, GCBT 1, SWTH 3, AMRO 4, BHVI 1, REVI 2, NAWA 10, NOPA 1, MAWA 5, BTBW 10, MYWA 8, BTNW 1, AMRE 3, COYE 2, WIWA 1, INBU 1, WTSP 11, SCJU 1 = 83
John
Monday, September 25, 2006
Photos from September
Here are the photos that were promised a while ago. It seems that blogger will no longer let me upload the very large photos that I have uploaded in the past, but at least it is still letting me upload photos. The first bunch were taken at Ruthven on September 16th, when the McMaster Biodiversity students were visiting.
(Photo captions appear above the photos).
The first Tufted Titmouse of the fall was spotted on September 16th. None banded though.
A Wood Frog, spotted by Peter in the forest near the river.
On Satuday the 16th a Ruffed Grouse flew into a window of the mansion at Ruthven. While the Grouse won the battle between it and the window, it certainly didn't make it through unscathed. It's a good thing these birds spend most of their time on the ground.
One of the visitors holding a Black-and-White warbler.
A very happy McMaster Ph.D. student holding Ruthven's 2nd-ever Hooded Warbler.
A better look at the Hooded Warbler, a nice looking male. The feathers on his head are messed up because he had just been 'skulled' to determine his age.
A Black-and-Yellow Garden Spider, found close to the river.
A reader will have to let me know what this guy is.
A McMaster student holding a Philadelphia Vireo.
Brian found this little Snapper close to the mansion.
A few new nets were setup on Saturday, with the help of the McMaster students. The one on the ground is the old one; notice the color--the nets turn a light brown after sitting in the sun for a while, and then only the stupidest birds fly into them.
Peter and Mitch found a large stand of Woodland Goldenrod in the south woods at Ruthven.
One section of that large stand of Woodland Goldenrod (there was much more).
The following photos were taken at Selkirk, using the camera that Haldimand Bird Observatory won a few years ago for its efforts in the Baillie Birdathon.
I'll let the readers identify this bird (leave a comment, and don't be shy). First person to leave the correct response wins nothing.
(Photo captions appear above the photos).
The first Tufted Titmouse of the fall was spotted on September 16th. None banded though.
A Wood Frog, spotted by Peter in the forest near the river.
On Satuday the 16th a Ruffed Grouse flew into a window of the mansion at Ruthven. While the Grouse won the battle between it and the window, it certainly didn't make it through unscathed. It's a good thing these birds spend most of their time on the ground.
One of the visitors holding a Black-and-White warbler.
A very happy McMaster Ph.D. student holding Ruthven's 2nd-ever Hooded Warbler.
A better look at the Hooded Warbler, a nice looking male. The feathers on his head are messed up because he had just been 'skulled' to determine his age.
A Black-and-Yellow Garden Spider, found close to the river.
A reader will have to let me know what this guy is.
A McMaster student holding a Philadelphia Vireo.
Brian found this little Snapper close to the mansion.
A few new nets were setup on Saturday, with the help of the McMaster students. The one on the ground is the old one; notice the color--the nets turn a light brown after sitting in the sun for a while, and then only the stupidest birds fly into them.
Peter and Mitch found a large stand of Woodland Goldenrod in the south woods at Ruthven.
One section of that large stand of Woodland Goldenrod (there was much more).
The following photos were taken at Selkirk, using the camera that Haldimand Bird Observatory won a few years ago for its efforts in the Baillie Birdathon.
I'll let the readers identify this bird (leave a comment, and don't be shy). First person to leave the correct response wins nothing.
September 20th - 24th
September 24th, 2006
Selkirk
Another very slow day at Selkirk, a little breezy but a sunny morning after several showery days. Varitety but certainally no numbers in the banding area.
Banded: BCCH 1, RCKI 1, GCTH 1, BHVI 1, MAWA 1, BTBW 1, MYWA 1, AMRE 1, OVEN 1= 9
John
September 23rd, 2006
Ruthven
We had a good day at Ruthven, despite the dismal weather forecast. Yes it was damp, but more of heavy mist than rain. The mosquitoes were more of a deterrent than the weather! The numbers were down from Friday, but the big difference was in numbers of Goldfinches banded. (Only 3 today, 23 yesterday) We handled 27 species today, (including a hatch year male Northern Parula, a very handsome bird!)
Banded 37: 1 NOPA, 1 MODO, 1 EAWP, 1 BCCH, 1 RCKI, 1 GCTH, 1 GRCA, 2 REVI, 1 TEWA, 1 NAWA, 2 MAWA, 2 BTNW, 2 BLPW, 2 AMRE, 1 OVEN, 3 COYE, 1 WIWA, 2 INBU, 2 CHSP, 2 SOSP, 2 LISP, 1 WTSP, 1 HOSP, and 3 AMGO.
Retrapped 12: 1 BLJA, 2 BCCH, 1 GRCA, 1 PHVI, 2 REVI, 1 TEWA, 1 MAWA, 1 NOCA, 1 WTSP, 1 AMGO.
Selkirk
A soggy morning to start. More a on and off mist than a good rain storm but it cleared off. with the sun out by noon.
Bird wise very little around all morning in the banding area but the large Dragon Flies, Monarchs and Red Admirals were going through in number.
Banded: RCKI 1, SWTH 1, BRTH 1, NAWA 1, MAWA 2, MYWA 3, BRNW 1, LISP 1 =11.
Mike Postma, the park superintend, was out to day and had a look at the large white pine that is now down to about a 40o angle to the ground in the hard woods that I have expressed concerns to the park contractor for the past couple of years as the lean has been getting worst. I understand a profession tree cutter has been engaged to remove this safety hazard. Perhaps as early as tommorrow afternoon.
John
September 22nd, 2006
Ruthven
It was a mostly cloudy day, with a bonus, no wind; therefore, relatively few leaves!
What a rewarding day for banding! 26 bird species handled today, including thirteen species of warblers!
The first Slate Coloured Junco was spotted on the grounds.
Banded 72: 3 BCCH, 1 HOWR, 1 SWTH, 1 WOTH, 5 GRCA, 1 BHVI, 5 REVI, 2 TEWA, 4 CSWA, 7 MAWA, 1 CMWA, 1 BTBW, 1 BTGW, 2 BLBW, 2 BLPW, 3 OVEN, 1 COYE, 1 INBU, 4 WTSP, 23 AMGO, 1 OCWA, 1 NOPA, and 1 HAWO.
Retrapped 9: 1 DOWO, 2 BCCH, 1 WBNU, 1 REVI, 1 BLPW, 1 AMRE, 1 INBU, and 1 AMGO.
Selkirk
The big item of interest at Selkirk today was a massive monvement of D.C. Cormorants going west along the Lake Erie shore line.When I got out to the tip on census I noticed a termendous flock of DCCO that extended fro horizon to horizon and just kept coming for several minutes. Massive more continued to move just above the water. All told it took nearly 20 minutes for this massive flight to go by. Smaller groups continued to come through, 3-4 groups of 75-100 in the air at once was a drop in the bucket from the large group the preceeded them. I conservatively estimate 20,000 DCCO went by while I was there. The birds continued to move through in small groups for most of the day.
Banding wise only about 1/2 the number of birds noticed that were present yesterday.
Banded: DOWO 2, WIWR 1, GCKI 1, RCKI 1, GRCA 3, TEWA 1, NAWA 4, AMRE 5 COYE 1 = 19
John
September 21st, 2006
Ruthven
I opened a couple of nets midday for a group of Grade 5 students visiting Ruthven Park for a tour of the mansion. Despite the time of day there was apparently a good selection of birds around, including the season's (for Ruthven) first MYWA, CMWA and BHVI. In two hours I banded 16 birds of 8 species.
Banded 16: HOFI 2, REVI 2, BHVI, MYWA 2, CMWA, AMGO 3, MAWA 4, TEWA
Retrapped 3: TEWA, AMGO, BCCH
B
Selkirk
A few more birds around today although not as many raptors going over as yesterday. Overall a pretty decent day.
Banded: LEFL1, EAPH 1, BCCH 3, RCKI 1, SWTH 6, AMRO 3, GRCA 3, BHVI 1, REVI 2, NAWA 2, MAWA 8, MYWA 7, WPWA 1, BAWW 1 = 40
John
Selkirk
Another very slow day at Selkirk, a little breezy but a sunny morning after several showery days. Varitety but certainally no numbers in the banding area.
Banded: BCCH 1, RCKI 1, GCTH 1, BHVI 1, MAWA 1, BTBW 1, MYWA 1, AMRE 1, OVEN 1= 9
John
September 23rd, 2006
Ruthven
We had a good day at Ruthven, despite the dismal weather forecast. Yes it was damp, but more of heavy mist than rain. The mosquitoes were more of a deterrent than the weather! The numbers were down from Friday, but the big difference was in numbers of Goldfinches banded. (Only 3 today, 23 yesterday) We handled 27 species today, (including a hatch year male Northern Parula, a very handsome bird!)
Banded 37: 1 NOPA, 1 MODO, 1 EAWP, 1 BCCH, 1 RCKI, 1 GCTH, 1 GRCA, 2 REVI, 1 TEWA, 1 NAWA, 2 MAWA, 2 BTNW, 2 BLPW, 2 AMRE, 1 OVEN, 3 COYE, 1 WIWA, 2 INBU, 2 CHSP, 2 SOSP, 2 LISP, 1 WTSP, 1 HOSP, and 3 AMGO.
Retrapped 12: 1 BLJA, 2 BCCH, 1 GRCA, 1 PHVI, 2 REVI, 1 TEWA, 1 MAWA, 1 NOCA, 1 WTSP, 1 AMGO.
Selkirk
A soggy morning to start. More a on and off mist than a good rain storm but it cleared off. with the sun out by noon.
Bird wise very little around all morning in the banding area but the large Dragon Flies, Monarchs and Red Admirals were going through in number.
Banded: RCKI 1, SWTH 1, BRTH 1, NAWA 1, MAWA 2, MYWA 3, BRNW 1, LISP 1 =11.
Mike Postma, the park superintend, was out to day and had a look at the large white pine that is now down to about a 40o angle to the ground in the hard woods that I have expressed concerns to the park contractor for the past couple of years as the lean has been getting worst. I understand a profession tree cutter has been engaged to remove this safety hazard. Perhaps as early as tommorrow afternoon.
John
September 22nd, 2006
Ruthven
It was a mostly cloudy day, with a bonus, no wind; therefore, relatively few leaves!
What a rewarding day for banding! 26 bird species handled today, including thirteen species of warblers!
The first Slate Coloured Junco was spotted on the grounds.
Banded 72: 3 BCCH, 1 HOWR, 1 SWTH, 1 WOTH, 5 GRCA, 1 BHVI, 5 REVI, 2 TEWA, 4 CSWA, 7 MAWA, 1 CMWA, 1 BTBW, 1 BTGW, 2 BLBW, 2 BLPW, 3 OVEN, 1 COYE, 1 INBU, 4 WTSP, 23 AMGO, 1 OCWA, 1 NOPA, and 1 HAWO.
Retrapped 9: 1 DOWO, 2 BCCH, 1 WBNU, 1 REVI, 1 BLPW, 1 AMRE, 1 INBU, and 1 AMGO.
Selkirk
The big item of interest at Selkirk today was a massive monvement of D.C. Cormorants going west along the Lake Erie shore line.When I got out to the tip on census I noticed a termendous flock of DCCO that extended fro horizon to horizon and just kept coming for several minutes. Massive more continued to move just above the water. All told it took nearly 20 minutes for this massive flight to go by. Smaller groups continued to come through, 3-4 groups of 75-100 in the air at once was a drop in the bucket from the large group the preceeded them. I conservatively estimate 20,000 DCCO went by while I was there. The birds continued to move through in small groups for most of the day.
Banding wise only about 1/2 the number of birds noticed that were present yesterday.
Banded: DOWO 2, WIWR 1, GCKI 1, RCKI 1, GRCA 3, TEWA 1, NAWA 4, AMRE 5 COYE 1 = 19
John
September 21st, 2006
Ruthven
I opened a couple of nets midday for a group of Grade 5 students visiting Ruthven Park for a tour of the mansion. Despite the time of day there was apparently a good selection of birds around, including the season's (for Ruthven) first MYWA, CMWA and BHVI. In two hours I banded 16 birds of 8 species.
Banded 16: HOFI 2, REVI 2, BHVI, MYWA 2, CMWA, AMGO 3, MAWA 4, TEWA
Retrapped 3: TEWA, AMGO, BCCH
B
Selkirk
A few more birds around today although not as many raptors going over as yesterday. Overall a pretty decent day.
Banded: LEFL1, EAPH 1, BCCH 3, RCKI 1, SWTH 6, AMRO 3, GRCA 3, BHVI 1, REVI 2, NAWA 2, MAWA 8, MYWA 7, WPWA 1, BAWW 1 = 40
John
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Several days in September 2006
Hello blog-readers. I must apologize for the delay in getting these banding reports online. I had been waiting to post some pictures with the reports, but blogger continues to have problems posting pictures, so here is the text. Pictures will follow when blogger allows.
Rock Point Banding Station, one of the three Haldimand Bird Observatory stations, is active this fall. Daily banding reports for Rock Point can be viewed at http://www.geocities.com/rockpointbanding/ .
Reminder: Use the link on the right side of the page labelled "Interpret four-letter alpha codes" to figure out which species each four letter code indicates in the banding reports.
September 19th, 2006
Ruthven
A heavy over-night rain left standing pools of water in the lawn of the mansion, made the creek along the Carolinian Trail a raging torrent, and created quaint waterfall down the path at Net 4.
A few new migrants were in evidence during the early morning but many of the same old avian faces made an appearance as the day went on.
Banded 33: AMGO 10, MAWA 5, AMRE 2, CHSP 3, BLPW, BCCH, OVEN 2, REVI 2, SWTH 2, SOSP, GRCA, NOCA, AMRO 2
Retrapped 13: AMGO 3, BCCH, WBNU 2, HOWR, MAWA, SOSP, CSWA, TEWA, SWTH, BAWW
B.
Selkirk
Still another slow day at Selkirk although a mixed flock of warblers were evident in the hardwoods just north of the banding area. This flock would work its way to the south side of the hardwoods but would not come into the pines. This movement in the hardwoods is fairly regular at Selkirk but especially on slow days can be frustrating.
For the past couple of weeks Mourning Doves seems to be spending a lot of time under the white pines literally in the middle of the pine plantation on the ground. I am guessing but wonder if the doves are after the pine seeds which are all over the ground.
Banded: MODO 1, BCCH 2, GCTH 2, SWTH 1, NAWA 1, CSWA 1, BTBW 1, COYE 1, AMGO 1 = 11
September 18th, 2006
Ruthven
The wind was blowing moderately at opening and increased as the day progressed. The biomass of captured leaves was much higher than that of captured migratory birds.
Banded 15: AMGO 4, BLBW, BTNW 2, MAWA 2, COYE 2, REVI, GCTH, GRCA, RBGR
Retrapped 10: SWTH, CSWA, AMRE 2, GRCA, BCCH 3, PHVI, BAWW
The retrapped warblers, vireo, and thrush were originally banded last week, revealing a lack of recent migratory movement.
B.
Selkirk
Where have all the birds gone? For the second day in a row there has been next to nothing in Selkirk with regards to migrating passerines. For that matter even the local residents have been remaining out of sight.
On casual glances upwards raptors are going over the park and Blue Jays have commenced their fall migration flocks moving along the lake shore. Monarchs and large dragon flies were the most obvious migrants.
Banded today: ETTI 2, SWTH 1, AMRO 4, BLPW 1, COYE 1 = 9
John
September 17th, 2006
Ruthven
If a leaf falls in the forest, does it hit a mist net? Inevitably it seems at Ruthven Park...
A foggy early morning filled with the sounds of migrants descending into the wooded areas of the property. Once the fog burned off there was a brief flurry of activity at the nets before the wind picked up and clogged them with leaves.
Sadly the Mac Biodiversity folks left us today, leaving behind fond memories and a small Eastern Garter Snake that had taken up residence in the Coach House.
Over the river a Cooper's Hawk was observed playing aerial tag with an unwilling Belted Kingfisher.
Banded 49: AMGO 12, NAWA 2, TEWA, CSWA 2, AMRE 2, MAWA 3, COYE, YBFL, PHVI 2, WAVI, BLPW, BCCH, OVEN, REVI 3, INBU, HOFI, SWTH 4, GCTH 3, WTSP 2, SOSP 2, WOTH, GRCA, NOCA
Retrap 3: MAWA, SOSP, BCCH
The retrapped BCCH was banded as a SY in March 2002 and is now on its 5th retrap card.
B
Selkirk
A nice day but the slowest day banding for the month so far. Next to nothing in the banding area.
Banded: MODO 1, GCTH 1, AMRO 4, MAWA 2, BTBW 1, WTSP 1 =10
John
September 16th, 2006
Ruthven
McMaster's biodiversity students were visiting this weekend. Got there extra early to make them think that banding is REALLY arduous. Overhead, in the dark, birds were calling as they descended - stopping their migration for the day.
It looked like it was going to be a clear day. There weren't very many birds around for the first 2 hours. But then the clouds rolled in, the ground fog lifted and the birds began to move. Had a good mix including a striking male Hooded Warbler!
Banded 57: 1 MODO, 1 YBCU, 1 DOWO, 1 RCKI, 1 GCTH, 3 SWTH, 1 GRCA, 4 PHVI, 1 REVI, 1 NAWA, 3 MAWA, 1 BTNW, 11 BLPW, 1 BAWW, 2 OVEN, 2 COYE, 3 SOSP, 18 AMGO, 1 HOWA.
Retrapped 6: 1 LEFL, 2 BCCH, 1 SOSP, 2 AMGO.
Rick
Selkirk
Another quiet day at Selkirk, variety but no numbers. Ended up with a decent day but for the most part small passerines seemed hard to find.
Banded: RCKI 2, VEER 1, GCTH 2, SWTH 1, AMRO 1, BHVI 1, WAVI 1, PHVI 2, REVI 3, MAWA 4, BTBW 1, MYWA 2, BLBW 1, BLPW 1, BAWW 1, AMRE 4, RBGR 1, SOSP 1 = 30
John
Rock Point Banding Station, one of the three Haldimand Bird Observatory stations, is active this fall. Daily banding reports for Rock Point can be viewed at http://www.geocities.com/rockpointbanding/ .
Reminder: Use the link on the right side of the page labelled "Interpret four-letter alpha codes" to figure out which species each four letter code indicates in the banding reports.
September 19th, 2006
Ruthven
A heavy over-night rain left standing pools of water in the lawn of the mansion, made the creek along the Carolinian Trail a raging torrent, and created quaint waterfall down the path at Net 4.
A few new migrants were in evidence during the early morning but many of the same old avian faces made an appearance as the day went on.
Banded 33: AMGO 10, MAWA 5, AMRE 2, CHSP 3, BLPW, BCCH, OVEN 2, REVI 2, SWTH 2, SOSP, GRCA, NOCA, AMRO 2
Retrapped 13: AMGO 3, BCCH, WBNU 2, HOWR, MAWA, SOSP, CSWA, TEWA, SWTH, BAWW
B.
Selkirk
Still another slow day at Selkirk although a mixed flock of warblers were evident in the hardwoods just north of the banding area. This flock would work its way to the south side of the hardwoods but would not come into the pines. This movement in the hardwoods is fairly regular at Selkirk but especially on slow days can be frustrating.
For the past couple of weeks Mourning Doves seems to be spending a lot of time under the white pines literally in the middle of the pine plantation on the ground. I am guessing but wonder if the doves are after the pine seeds which are all over the ground.
Banded: MODO 1, BCCH 2, GCTH 2, SWTH 1, NAWA 1, CSWA 1, BTBW 1, COYE 1, AMGO 1 = 11
September 18th, 2006
Ruthven
The wind was blowing moderately at opening and increased as the day progressed. The biomass of captured leaves was much higher than that of captured migratory birds.
Banded 15: AMGO 4, BLBW, BTNW 2, MAWA 2, COYE 2, REVI, GCTH, GRCA, RBGR
Retrapped 10: SWTH, CSWA, AMRE 2, GRCA, BCCH 3, PHVI, BAWW
The retrapped warblers, vireo, and thrush were originally banded last week, revealing a lack of recent migratory movement.
B.
Selkirk
Where have all the birds gone? For the second day in a row there has been next to nothing in Selkirk with regards to migrating passerines. For that matter even the local residents have been remaining out of sight.
On casual glances upwards raptors are going over the park and Blue Jays have commenced their fall migration flocks moving along the lake shore. Monarchs and large dragon flies were the most obvious migrants.
Banded today: ETTI 2, SWTH 1, AMRO 4, BLPW 1, COYE 1 = 9
John
September 17th, 2006
Ruthven
If a leaf falls in the forest, does it hit a mist net? Inevitably it seems at Ruthven Park...
A foggy early morning filled with the sounds of migrants descending into the wooded areas of the property. Once the fog burned off there was a brief flurry of activity at the nets before the wind picked up and clogged them with leaves.
Sadly the Mac Biodiversity folks left us today, leaving behind fond memories and a small Eastern Garter Snake that had taken up residence in the Coach House.
Over the river a Cooper's Hawk was observed playing aerial tag with an unwilling Belted Kingfisher.
Banded 49: AMGO 12, NAWA 2, TEWA, CSWA 2, AMRE 2, MAWA 3, COYE, YBFL, PHVI 2, WAVI, BLPW, BCCH, OVEN, REVI 3, INBU, HOFI, SWTH 4, GCTH 3, WTSP 2, SOSP 2, WOTH, GRCA, NOCA
Retrap 3: MAWA, SOSP, BCCH
The retrapped BCCH was banded as a SY in March 2002 and is now on its 5th retrap card.
B
Selkirk
A nice day but the slowest day banding for the month so far. Next to nothing in the banding area.
Banded: MODO 1, GCTH 1, AMRO 4, MAWA 2, BTBW 1, WTSP 1 =10
John
September 16th, 2006
Ruthven
McMaster's biodiversity students were visiting this weekend. Got there extra early to make them think that banding is REALLY arduous. Overhead, in the dark, birds were calling as they descended - stopping their migration for the day.
It looked like it was going to be a clear day. There weren't very many birds around for the first 2 hours. But then the clouds rolled in, the ground fog lifted and the birds began to move. Had a good mix including a striking male Hooded Warbler!
Banded 57: 1 MODO, 1 YBCU, 1 DOWO, 1 RCKI, 1 GCTH, 3 SWTH, 1 GRCA, 4 PHVI, 1 REVI, 1 NAWA, 3 MAWA, 1 BTNW, 11 BLPW, 1 BAWW, 2 OVEN, 2 COYE, 3 SOSP, 18 AMGO, 1 HOWA.
Retrapped 6: 1 LEFL, 2 BCCH, 1 SOSP, 2 AMGO.
Rick
Selkirk
Another quiet day at Selkirk, variety but no numbers. Ended up with a decent day but for the most part small passerines seemed hard to find.
Banded: RCKI 2, VEER 1, GCTH 2, SWTH 1, AMRO 1, BHVI 1, WAVI 1, PHVI 2, REVI 3, MAWA 4, BTBW 1, MYWA 2, BLBW 1, BLPW 1, BAWW 1, AMRE 4, RBGR 1, SOSP 1 = 30
John
Friday, September 15, 2006
Selkirk, September 13th - 15th, 2006
September 15th, 2006
A steady day at Selkirk with a few birds filtering through.
Banded: SSHA 1, HOWR 1, GCTH 1. SWTH 2, AMRO 2, GRCA 1, BHVI 1, NAWA 1, MAWA 1, CMWA 2, MYWA 3, BPWA 1, AMRE 1, COYE 1, INBU 1 = 20
John
September 14th, 2006
A little drier day with the sun out for a while this morning. A few more birds today but nothing exciting or outstanding.
Banded: MODO 1, YBFL 1, RCKI 2, SWTH 2, AMRO 3, REVI 1, TEWA 1, NAWA 2, MAWA 1, BTBW 1, PLBW 2, AMRE 1, AMGO 3 = 21
John
September 13th, 2006
Another wet morning to start off. Light showers and drizzle clearing so that the sun was breaking through by noon hour. Not much around today after what was present yesterday.
Banded; MODO 1, RCKI 1, AMRO 1, MAWA 2, AMRE 4, OVEN 3, AMGO 2 = 14
John
A steady day at Selkirk with a few birds filtering through.
Banded: SSHA 1, HOWR 1, GCTH 1. SWTH 2, AMRO 2, GRCA 1, BHVI 1, NAWA 1, MAWA 1, CMWA 2, MYWA 3, BPWA 1, AMRE 1, COYE 1, INBU 1 = 20
John
September 14th, 2006
A little drier day with the sun out for a while this morning. A few more birds today but nothing exciting or outstanding.
Banded: MODO 1, YBFL 1, RCKI 2, SWTH 2, AMRO 3, REVI 1, TEWA 1, NAWA 2, MAWA 1, BTBW 1, PLBW 2, AMRE 1, AMGO 3 = 21
John
September 13th, 2006
Another wet morning to start off. Light showers and drizzle clearing so that the sun was breaking through by noon hour. Not much around today after what was present yesterday.
Banded; MODO 1, RCKI 1, AMRO 1, MAWA 2, AMRE 4, OVEN 3, AMGO 2 = 14
John
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
September, 12th, 2006
Ruthven
The rain, although light for the most part, inhibited the opening of nets too far from the station. There was a fair bit of action even then though, including the first MERL of the season.
A visitor from Wales spent the morning ringing at Ruthven, giving the station an international tone.
Banded 42: AMGO 17, BLBW, CSWA, MAWA, TEWA, PHVI 4, EAWP 2, YBFL, HOWR, COYE, BTBW, BBWA, LEFL, REVI 5, CEDW, SWTH, SOSP, GRCA
Retraps: WBNU, BCCH 3, MAWA 2, LEFL, COYE, GRCA
B
Selkirk
I waited until the worst of the early morning rain storm blew over before venturing out.
Consequently the Station was not operational until nerly 9:30 am. We closed at 1:30 PM as a second wave of rain was expected for the afternoon.
Overall considering the late start, what appered to be next to no birds in the area when opening we ended up with a good day.
Banded: MODO 1, EAWP 2, HOWR 2,RCKI 2, GRCA 1, REVI 7, NAWA 6, CSWA 2, MAWA 9, MYWA 3, AMRE 3, OVEN 3, COYE 1, AMGO 12 = 54
John
The rain, although light for the most part, inhibited the opening of nets too far from the station. There was a fair bit of action even then though, including the first MERL of the season.
A visitor from Wales spent the morning ringing at Ruthven, giving the station an international tone.
Banded 42: AMGO 17, BLBW, CSWA, MAWA, TEWA, PHVI 4, EAWP 2, YBFL, HOWR, COYE, BTBW, BBWA, LEFL, REVI 5, CEDW, SWTH, SOSP, GRCA
Retraps: WBNU, BCCH 3, MAWA 2, LEFL, COYE, GRCA
B
Selkirk
I waited until the worst of the early morning rain storm blew over before venturing out.
Consequently the Station was not operational until nerly 9:30 am. We closed at 1:30 PM as a second wave of rain was expected for the afternoon.
Overall considering the late start, what appered to be next to no birds in the area when opening we ended up with a good day.
Banded: MODO 1, EAWP 2, HOWR 2,RCKI 2, GRCA 1, REVI 7, NAWA 6, CSWA 2, MAWA 9, MYWA 3, AMRE 3, OVEN 3, COYE 1, AMGO 12 = 54
John
Monday, September 11, 2006
September 11th, 2006
Ruthven
The nets were a hive of activity this morning at Ruthven, mostly due to the vast quantity of leaves that had to be removed. There was however the odd bird in amongst the leaf litter, including the season's first CONW and WPWA.
The wind, combined with fewer apparent birds, meant the day's catch was a bit lower than the previous couple of days.
Banded 38: MODO, RBGR 2, GRCA 2, SWTH 5, SOSP, REVI, BAWW 2, EAWP, HOWR, COYE 2, CONW, WPWA, YBFL, CSWA, MAWA 4, AMGO 11, NAWA
Retraps 7: AMGO 2, MAWA 2, BCCH 2, WBNU
B
Selkirk
After yesterday it appears the birds went back to Ruthven. Overall a quiet day with only a couple of small flocks that put in rare appearances in the woods at Selkirk.
Banded: YBFL 1, RCKI 3, VEER 1, REVI 1, NAWA 3, MAWA 6, BTBW 3 MYWA 2, BTNW 1, COYE 1 = 22
FTD 1201
John
The nets were a hive of activity this morning at Ruthven, mostly due to the vast quantity of leaves that had to be removed. There was however the odd bird in amongst the leaf litter, including the season's first CONW and WPWA.
The wind, combined with fewer apparent birds, meant the day's catch was a bit lower than the previous couple of days.
Banded 38: MODO, RBGR 2, GRCA 2, SWTH 5, SOSP, REVI, BAWW 2, EAWP, HOWR, COYE 2, CONW, WPWA, YBFL, CSWA, MAWA 4, AMGO 11, NAWA
Retraps 7: AMGO 2, MAWA 2, BCCH 2, WBNU
B
Selkirk
After yesterday it appears the birds went back to Ruthven. Overall a quiet day with only a couple of small flocks that put in rare appearances in the woods at Selkirk.
Banded: YBFL 1, RCKI 3, VEER 1, REVI 1, NAWA 3, MAWA 6, BTBW 3 MYWA 2, BTNW 1, COYE 1 = 22
FTD 1201
John
September 10th, 2006
Ruthven
Fewer birds around than yesterday's fallout, but still managed to band 10 species of warbler. There was only one recovery of a bird banded Saturday (a LEFL) so apparently most of them moved out in the night.
Banded 62: MAWA 7, BGGN, AMGO 15, NAWA 3, RCKI, AMRE, TEWA, CSWA, NOPA, EAWP, CAWA, YBFL, PHVI 2, BLPW, RBGR 2, NOCA, COYE, WAVI, BTBW, OVEN 3, REVI 2, SWTH 2, SOSP 2, GRCA 6, HAWO, MODO 3
Retraps 6: WBNU, AMGO, BCCH 2, LEFL, GRCA
B
Selkirk
After yesterday's slow day compared to Ruthven the bird numbers at Ruthven yesterday made it to Selkirk this morning. The question is where were they yesterday???
In one aspect it was a funny day. You would go around and there would be next to nothing. The next trip 10-20 birds would be in a group of nets and the rest of the area pretty quiet. Also having a few SSHA patrolling the banding area did not keep the birds too active.
Banded; DOWO 1, YBFL 3, TRFL 1, BCCH 1, WIWR 1, RCKI 2, VEER 1, GCTH 1, SWTH 4, BHVI 1, PHVI 1, REVI 3, TEWA 1, NAWA 7, CSWA 2, MAWA 26, MYWA 4, BTNW 2 . PIWA 1, WPWA 5, BLPW 3, BAWW 5, AMRE 10, OVEN 6, MOWA 1, COYE 1, WIWA 3, AMGO 4 = 101
John
Fewer birds around than yesterday's fallout, but still managed to band 10 species of warbler. There was only one recovery of a bird banded Saturday (a LEFL) so apparently most of them moved out in the night.
Banded 62: MAWA 7, BGGN, AMGO 15, NAWA 3, RCKI, AMRE, TEWA, CSWA, NOPA, EAWP, CAWA, YBFL, PHVI 2, BLPW, RBGR 2, NOCA, COYE, WAVI, BTBW, OVEN 3, REVI 2, SWTH 2, SOSP 2, GRCA 6, HAWO, MODO 3
Retraps 6: WBNU, AMGO, BCCH 2, LEFL, GRCA
B
Selkirk
After yesterday's slow day compared to Ruthven the bird numbers at Ruthven yesterday made it to Selkirk this morning. The question is where were they yesterday???
In one aspect it was a funny day. You would go around and there would be next to nothing. The next trip 10-20 birds would be in a group of nets and the rest of the area pretty quiet. Also having a few SSHA patrolling the banding area did not keep the birds too active.
Banded; DOWO 1, YBFL 3, TRFL 1, BCCH 1, WIWR 1, RCKI 2, VEER 1, GCTH 1, SWTH 4, BHVI 1, PHVI 1, REVI 3, TEWA 1, NAWA 7, CSWA 2, MAWA 26, MYWA 4, BTNW 2 . PIWA 1, WPWA 5, BLPW 3, BAWW 5, AMRE 10, OVEN 6, MOWA 1, COYE 1, WIWA 3, AMGO 4 = 101
John
Saturday, September 09, 2006
September 9th, 2006
Big "Fallout" at Ruthven
Last night started off clear but a front moved through bringing heavy overcast. This caused a lot of birds to cease their migration and hunker down. It seems that a lot did in the Ruthven area.
We banded 101 birds this morning of 34 species. Of the birds banded 51 of them were warblers of 17 species. Needless to say, it was a most interesting (and rewarding) morning.
Banded 101: 4 EAWP, 2 YBFL, 2 TRFL, 1 LEFL, 5 BCCH, 3 HOWR, 1 VEER, 3 SWTH, 2 GRCA, 1 WAVI, 1 PHVI, 14 REVI, 2 TEWA, 1 NAWA, 1 YWAR, 3 CSWA, 1 NOPA, 10 MAWA, 2 BTBW, 7 BTNW, 1 BLBW, 4 BBWA, 6 BLPW, 1 BAWW, 3 AMRE, 1 MOWA, 3 COYE, 3 WIWA, 2 CAWA, 1 SCTA, 2 RBGR, 4 INBU, 2 SOSP, 2 AMGO.
Retrapped 13: 1 DOWO, 4 BCCH, 2 WBNU, 2 GRCA, 1 WAVI, 1 PHVI, 1 YTVI, 1 MAWA.
Rick
Selkirk
Still another slow day at Selkirk. A bit more variety but no numbers.
Banded: EAWP 1, BCCH 1, SWTH 2, AMRO 1, REVI 2, NAWA 1, MAWA 2, BLPW 2, WIWA 1, NOCA 1, SOSP 1, AMGO 2 = 17
Large dragon flies continue to go through in mass.
John
Last night started off clear but a front moved through bringing heavy overcast. This caused a lot of birds to cease their migration and hunker down. It seems that a lot did in the Ruthven area.
We banded 101 birds this morning of 34 species. Of the birds banded 51 of them were warblers of 17 species. Needless to say, it was a most interesting (and rewarding) morning.
Banded 101: 4 EAWP, 2 YBFL, 2 TRFL, 1 LEFL, 5 BCCH, 3 HOWR, 1 VEER, 3 SWTH, 2 GRCA, 1 WAVI, 1 PHVI, 14 REVI, 2 TEWA, 1 NAWA, 1 YWAR, 3 CSWA, 1 NOPA, 10 MAWA, 2 BTBW, 7 BTNW, 1 BLBW, 4 BBWA, 6 BLPW, 1 BAWW, 3 AMRE, 1 MOWA, 3 COYE, 3 WIWA, 2 CAWA, 1 SCTA, 2 RBGR, 4 INBU, 2 SOSP, 2 AMGO.
Retrapped 13: 1 DOWO, 4 BCCH, 2 WBNU, 2 GRCA, 1 WAVI, 1 PHVI, 1 YTVI, 1 MAWA.
Rick
Selkirk
Still another slow day at Selkirk. A bit more variety but no numbers.
Banded: EAWP 1, BCCH 1, SWTH 2, AMRO 1, REVI 2, NAWA 1, MAWA 2, BLPW 2, WIWA 1, NOCA 1, SOSP 1, AMGO 2 = 17
Large dragon flies continue to go through in mass.
John
Friday, September 08, 2006
September 8th, 2006
Selkirk
Today was the slowest day in over 2 weeks at Selkirk. Passerines were very scarce in Selkirk. The daily filtration of new birds through the banding area did not take place. The flight of large dragon flies continued to day with often dozens if not 100's visible from one spot.
I found a plant in Selkirk yesterday I had not seen in the park before, a great lobelia.
Banded; LEFL 1, BCCH 1, SWTH 1,AMRO 1, MAWA 1, OVEN 3, AMGO 6 = 14
John
Today was the slowest day in over 2 weeks at Selkirk. Passerines were very scarce in Selkirk. The daily filtration of new birds through the banding area did not take place. The flight of large dragon flies continued to day with often dozens if not 100's visible from one spot.
I found a plant in Selkirk yesterday I had not seen in the park before, a great lobelia.
Banded; LEFL 1, BCCH 1, SWTH 1,AMRO 1, MAWA 1, OVEN 3, AMGO 6 = 14
John
Thursday, September 07, 2006
Selkirk - September 7th, 2006
Steven advises there was a good flight over the Vineland area around midnight and I heard several thrushes in the morning twilight but these birds for the most part seemed to have avoided the netting area today. Banding numbers were up slightly and there was a better selection of warblers present but not a single thrush banded today!!!
Banded: MODO 2, LEFL 1, BCCH 3, REVI 4, NAWA 1, CSWA 5, MAWA 8, BTBW 3, MYWA 1, BAWW 1, AMRE 1, OVEN 2, COYE 1, CAWA 1, NOCA 1, SOSP 1, AMGO 8 = 44
Good numbers of large dragon flies continue to move west today.
John
Banded: MODO 2, LEFL 1, BCCH 3, REVI 4, NAWA 1, CSWA 5, MAWA 8, BTBW 3, MYWA 1, BAWW 1, AMRE 1, OVEN 2, COYE 1, CAWA 1, NOCA 1, SOSP 1, AMGO 8 = 44
Good numbers of large dragon flies continue to move west today.
John
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
Selkirk - September 5th, 2006
Another pretty decent day at Selkirk today.
Banded: SSHA 1, MODO 1, LEFL 1, BCCH 1, HOWR 1, SWTH 4, GRCA 1, REVI 6, NAWA 1, MAWA 2, CMWA 1, BTBW 1, BLPW 1, AMRE 4, COYE 1, SCTA 1, SOSP 1, LISP, AMGO 9 = 39
I keep forgetting to mention a MODO that was banded last week. MODO normal have 4 toes. We caught 1 that had 5 toes on one foot and 6 toes on the other.
The right foot had 4 toes coming off the foot but the back toe at the last joint had two tips of a toe come out of the last joint. Each section (appendices) had a fully developed toe nail. This toe had the appearance of a "Y".
The left leg had the normal 3 front toes but there were 3 complete toes side by side where the 4th side toe should be. Also the leg itself was enlarged (for the extra tendons??) so that a 3A band would not close.
John
Banded: SSHA 1, MODO 1, LEFL 1, BCCH 1, HOWR 1, SWTH 4, GRCA 1, REVI 6, NAWA 1, MAWA 2, CMWA 1, BTBW 1, BLPW 1, AMRE 4, COYE 1, SCTA 1, SOSP 1, LISP, AMGO 9 = 39
I keep forgetting to mention a MODO that was banded last week. MODO normal have 4 toes. We caught 1 that had 5 toes on one foot and 6 toes on the other.
The right foot had 4 toes coming off the foot but the back toe at the last joint had two tips of a toe come out of the last joint. Each section (appendices) had a fully developed toe nail. This toe had the appearance of a "Y".
The left leg had the normal 3 front toes but there were 3 complete toes side by side where the 4th side toe should be. Also the leg itself was enlarged (for the extra tendons??) so that a 3A band would not close.
John
Monday, September 04, 2006
September 4th, 2006
Ruthven
There was hint of Fall in the air this morning and the birds knew it. There was good variety around (53 species for ET's) 25 species of which found there way into the nets.
Banded 56: 1 BBCU, 2 EAWP, 1 YBFL, 3 GCFL, 3 BCCH, 3 HOWR, 2 BGGN, 1 VEER, 1 SWTH, 1 AMRO, 3 GRCA, 1 WAVI, 1 PHVI, 1 REVI, 1 CSWA, 8 MAWA, 1 BTNW, 1 BLBW, 1 AMRE, 1 COYE, 1 WIWA, 1 CAWA, 2 SCTA, 5 SOSP, 10 AMGO.
Retrapped 8: 1 DOWO, 2 BCCH, 1 WAVI, 2 NOCA, 1 SOSP, 1 AMGO.
Rick
Selkirk
A good size crew out today with 7 volunteers present. A few Common Nighthawk (CONI) were noticed over the field on census. Seemed fairly quiet in the banding area but birds continued to appear in the nets.
Banded; MODO 4, EAWP 2, SWTH 2, GRCA 2, MAWA 4, CMWA 1, BTBW 2, MYWA 1, AMRE 1, OVEN 1, NOCA 1, SOSP 2, AMGO 6 = 28.
16 retraps also were proessed.
John
There was hint of Fall in the air this morning and the birds knew it. There was good variety around (53 species for ET's) 25 species of which found there way into the nets.
Banded 56: 1 BBCU, 2 EAWP, 1 YBFL, 3 GCFL, 3 BCCH, 3 HOWR, 2 BGGN, 1 VEER, 1 SWTH, 1 AMRO, 3 GRCA, 1 WAVI, 1 PHVI, 1 REVI, 1 CSWA, 8 MAWA, 1 BTNW, 1 BLBW, 1 AMRE, 1 COYE, 1 WIWA, 1 CAWA, 2 SCTA, 5 SOSP, 10 AMGO.
Retrapped 8: 1 DOWO, 2 BCCH, 1 WAVI, 2 NOCA, 1 SOSP, 1 AMGO.
Rick
Selkirk
A good size crew out today with 7 volunteers present. A few Common Nighthawk (CONI) were noticed over the field on census. Seemed fairly quiet in the banding area but birds continued to appear in the nets.
Banded; MODO 4, EAWP 2, SWTH 2, GRCA 2, MAWA 4, CMWA 1, BTBW 2, MYWA 1, AMRE 1, OVEN 1, NOCA 1, SOSP 2, AMGO 6 = 28.
16 retraps also were proessed.
John
Sunday, September 03, 2006
Selkirk - September 3rd, 2006
Another decent day at Selkirk. Steady but not too many at any one time.
Banded : MODO 3, BBCU 1, DOWO 1, YSFL 1, AMRO 2, CEDW 1, TEWA 1, MAWA 6, BAWW 1, AMRE 3, OVEN 3, COYE 1, WIWA 2, NOCA 1, SOSP 1, AMGO 12 = 40.
29 retraps were also processed.
Note worth birds found in the area today included Eared Grebe (EAGR), American Bittern (AMBI), Black-crowned Night Heron (BCNH) & Yellow-breasted Chat (YBCH).
John
Banded : MODO 3, BBCU 1, DOWO 1, YSFL 1, AMRO 2, CEDW 1, TEWA 1, MAWA 6, BAWW 1, AMRE 3, OVEN 3, COYE 1, WIWA 2, NOCA 1, SOSP 1, AMGO 12 = 40.
29 retraps were also processed.
Note worth birds found in the area today included Eared Grebe (EAGR), American Bittern (AMBI), Black-crowned Night Heron (BCNH) & Yellow-breasted Chat (YBCH).
John
Friday, September 01, 2006
Selkirk - Aug 30th, 31st, Sept 1st
September 1st, a pretty good day.
Banded: TRFL 1, LEFL 1,SWTH 1, GRCA 2, WAVI 2, REVI 4, TEWA 1, NAWA 1, MAWA 5, BTBW 1, MYWA 5, BTNW 1, AMRE 2, OVEN 3, NOWA 1, MOWA 1,WIWA 1, NOCA 1, INBU 1, AMGO 4 = 40
A rareity for Selkirk was in the estuary, a Pied-billed Grebe.
August 31, a pretty fair day.
Banded: MODO 1, LEFL 1, BCCH 1, HOWR 1, CEDW 2, MAWA 8, BTBW 2, MYWA 3, BTNW 1, AMRE 1, OVEN 2, COYE 1,CAWA 1, NOCA 2, AMGO 4 = 31.
The 2 Cedar Waxwing (CEDW) were locals just out of the nest. An Olive-sided Flycatcher was at the "tip".
August 30th
Another decent day at Selkirk. I had to leave before the nets were closed so John D. phoned me the results: Banded 37 birds and processed 18 retraps.
Banded: MODO 1, TRFL 2, HOWR 1, VEER 1, GRCA 2, REVI 4, TEWA 1, MAWA 2, MYWA 4, BAWW 2, AMRE 2, OVEN 4, NOWA 1, COYE 1, CAWA 1, RBGR 1, SOSP 1, AMGO 6 = 37
John
Banded: TRFL 1, LEFL 1,SWTH 1, GRCA 2, WAVI 2, REVI 4, TEWA 1, NAWA 1, MAWA 5, BTBW 1, MYWA 5, BTNW 1, AMRE 2, OVEN 3, NOWA 1, MOWA 1,WIWA 1, NOCA 1, INBU 1, AMGO 4 = 40
A rareity for Selkirk was in the estuary, a Pied-billed Grebe.
August 31, a pretty fair day.
Banded: MODO 1, LEFL 1, BCCH 1, HOWR 1, CEDW 2, MAWA 8, BTBW 2, MYWA 3, BTNW 1, AMRE 1, OVEN 2, COYE 1,CAWA 1, NOCA 2, AMGO 4 = 31.
The 2 Cedar Waxwing (CEDW) were locals just out of the nest. An Olive-sided Flycatcher was at the "tip".
August 30th
Another decent day at Selkirk. I had to leave before the nets were closed so John D. phoned me the results: Banded 37 birds and processed 18 retraps.
Banded: MODO 1, TRFL 2, HOWR 1, VEER 1, GRCA 2, REVI 4, TEWA 1, MAWA 2, MYWA 4, BAWW 2, AMRE 2, OVEN 4, NOWA 1, COYE 1, CAWA 1, RBGR 1, SOSP 1, AMGO 6 = 37
John
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