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["Coastal Virginia Wildlife Observatory" <CVWO@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Howdy all,
Today was more of a blow out than anything. The winds died almost right at 
opening time but reappeared full throttle. Every net was in the wind and we 
were tired of catching a million leaves, so we closed the station at 9:45. So 
we only got in four hours of banding. During that time we managed to catch a 
total of 46 individuals with no big surprises. The temps have dropped rapidly 
and so I am hoping that there is a few birds around tomorrow if the rains hold 
off. This is the time of year however that worries me. These latter fronts, 
from what I have see here, tend to push out more yellow-rumps than they bring 
in, therefore decreasing our daily totals. Sure hope the sparrow numbers keep 
us busy!
Totals for 11/3:
Winter Wren                  1
Ruby-crowned Kinglet     1
Yellow-rumped Warbler  24
Yellow Palm Warbler      1
Swamp Sparrow             5
Song Sparrow                4
White-throated Sparrow  4
Eastern Towhee             2
Hermit Thrush                 1
Northern Cardinal           2         I think this brings our season total to 
80! 10 year high was only 58!
Sharp-shinned Hawk      1
TOTAL -----------------------  46

I guess it's a wait and see what tomorrow brings. Both weather and birds! Hope 
it's all good!

Cheers,
Jethro Runco

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