[TN-Bird] 2009 Whigg Meadow Banding Update

From: "esoehren@xxxxxxxxxxx" <esoehren@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:44:14 GMT
TN-Birders:
This is an update of the banding efforts (7-13 Sept) currently taking place at 
Whigg Meadow in South Cherokee NF, Tellico Ranger District in Monroe County.  
Most often netted species include Tennessee Warbler, Dark-eyed Junco, 
Black-throated Blue Warbler, Blue-headed Vireo and Swainson's Thrush. Overall, 
the mean number of daily captures appear to be lower than normal, but several 
birds of interest/note have been banded.  
Among the most interesting are 3 Northern Saw-whet Owls.  Two HY individuals 
(preformative molt) were netted using an audio-lure at 12:30 AM on 9 Sept; 
banded and photographed.  Additionally, a juvenile (in juv plumage) was netted 
incidentally (without audio-lure) during the regular operating hours on 11 Sept 
and was banded and photographed.  All 3 individuals appear to be local birds 
suggesting breeding occurred within the vicinity.  Interestingly, NSWO were 
heard calling periodically (both advertisement and whine calls) at night during 
the span of 8 - 12 Sept.
Others species of interest banded include:
1 Sharp-shinned Hawk
1 Gray-cheeked Thrush
1 Black-capped Chickadee
2 Golden-winged Warblers
1 Wilson's Warbler
As of the morning of the 13th, no between-year returns have been netted.  A 
Merlin has been regular in the vicinity of the meadow.  Dave Vogt will continue 
to band daily through 22 Sept from the hours of 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.  Visitors 
are welcome.
Good Birding,
Eric Soehren
Shorter, AL
 
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