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[va-richmond-general] Henricus Saturday

From: Al Warfield <warfield101@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: Audubon Listserve <va-richmond-general@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 22 Sep 2002 10:45:02 -0400

At Henricus Saturday, we had 14 birders show up for the kickoff of the fall 
season. Because there was a scheduled series of bird banding demonstrations, we 
headed for the back portion of the lagoon where the demos were set up. Of 
course, we birded our way there and back. Altogether we saw 31 species 
including some of those that were banded. The demonstrations continued after 
our group left the site, so there would be more species recorded afterwards.

The highlight of the day was the banding of a young Painted Bunting, thought to 
be the first recorded in Central Virginia. Some closeup pictures were taken, 
but we will have to wait for the results. I guess a digital camera would have 
come in handy for that. The most numerous at the banding station were Indigo 
Buntings, and a few Gray Catbirds and one House Wren were also banded, as well 
as a Baltimore Oriole. We also got quick looks at a barred owl, a Sharp-shinned 
Hawk, and a Red-shouldered Hawk.

Lots of Eastern Bluebirds and American Goldfinches were seen along the fence at 
the top of the flyash pond dam. There were no Black Vultures seen and only one 
TV was spotted. Thanks to Chesterfield County P&R for the banding demo, to Bob 
Riley, Mary Argenteanu, Larry Robinson, and several others who conducted the 
banding, and to everyone who participated in the walk. If anyone has additional 
information, please post it here.

Al Warfield


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