Howdy all,
We got blown out yesterday so no banding on the 13th. Today was a nice day
but the birds were just not there. We only managed to band 45 birds today, with
22 of those coming on the 6:30am net-run. So it made for a slow day. We seem
to be catching about the same species everyday. We are having a good year for
AMERICAN ROBINS, BLUE JAYS, TUFTED TITMOUSE, and EASTERN TOWHEES. I am still
wondering where the sparrows and Hermit Thrushes are. We have had some good
days, but it just seems as if their numbers are down here.
Anyway, I am hoping tomorrow is good, because Thursday is looking ugly again.
Season is winding down here. Our last day banding is the 22nd.
Also please check out my blogpage at www.kiptopeke.blogspot.com
Here are the totals:
11/13:
Total ------- 0 junk weather for banding
11/14:
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 2
Yellow-rumped Warbler 9
Chipping Sparrow 2
Field Sparrow 3
Swamp Sparrow 5
White-throated Sparrow 6
Song Sparrow 5
Eastern Towhee 3
Tufted Titmouse 1
Hermit Thrush 1
Northern Cardinal 2
American Robin 5
Blue Jay 1
TOTAL -------------------------------- 45
Cheers,
Jethro Runco
