While running a make up session of Monitoring Avian Productivity and
Survivorship (MAPS) today at Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge we came
across a few interesting birds.
The first was a Northern Waterthrush which is probably on it's migration
south. This is the second time we have had an early date migrant and our
station.
The second was an Acadian Flycatcher with one leg. This particular bird had
been captured by us June of last year. It managed to survive successfully
with one leg.
The third was a Louisiana Waterthrush missing it's upper mandible. The bird
seemed healthy although it had scaring on the side of it's face. It must
have been an accident that caused it to loose the upper bill.
Our MAPS station had been under water due to flooding last week. I cannot
remember the mosquitos ever being this bad. I tip my cap to anyone out there
doing field work in these conditions and the interns that help us at
CRNWR.
Hap Chambers
Murray, KY
