Howdy all,
Took the day off today because of the rain here this morning. Turned out to
be a nice day later however, but I needed a day to catch up on a few things.
Anyway, we did band yesterday and had a pretty good day until the rain bands
came in about noon. We had good pushes of HERMIT THRUSHES, YELLOW-RUMPS, and
SPARROWS again. Both KINGLETS are around in good numbers as well.
Anyway, tomorrow looks windy but we will try to band. Always a wait and see.
Here are the totals for 10/27:
Brown Creeper 1
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 12
Golden-crowned Kinglet 9
Yellow-rumped Warbler 237
Eastern Phoebe 2
Hermit Thrush 9
American Robin 1
Blue Jay 1
Tufted Titmouse 1
Gray Catbird 5
Chipping Sparrow 1
Field Sparrow 5
Swamp Sparrow 2
White-throated Sparrow 33
Song Sparrow 9
Eastern Towhee 7
Sharp-shinned Hawk 2
TOTAL ---------------------------- 337
We also saw a NORTHERN PARULA yesterday as well.
A few days ago, I was picking through a flock of blackbirds (mainly
BROWN-HEADED COWBIRDS) and found an all white cowbird! Pretty sweet looking!
Warm today, wouldn't be surprised if a Cave Swallow or two are around today.
Cheers,
Jethro Runco
