Howdy all,
First off, I forgot to mention on yesterdays post that we recaptured an
EASTERN SCREECH-OWL yesterday morning. Not the same bird from earlier this
season. I think it might be one that was banded from the Saw-whet Owl project
here,
run by the Center for Conservation Biology.
Anyway, today was much better than I had expected. We ended the day with 69
birds, of which only 15 were GRAY CATBIRDS! It was a nice mix of birds today
that included, not one, but two BICKNELL'S THRUSHES!
We also had 2 BLACKPOLLS today as well. Seemingly a good year for them here.
Although most were expected birds, it was unexpected to have as many or the
diversity. We also had our first EASTERN TOWHEE today as well.
As for tomorrow...Great cold front coming, but I am afraid it is going to be
a bit too windy. I do hope that is not the case, but it doesn't look real
good. I am sure we will get a few nets open, but I would love to have them ALL
open!
Side note: I dislike mosquitoes. Must of had a big hatch last night.
Totals for the day 10/6:
American Redstart 7
Northern Parula 3
Magnolia Warbler 1
Black-throated Blue Warbler 14
Palm Warbler 1 (yellow race)
Common Yellowthroat 5
Blackpoll Warbler 2
Yellow-rumped Warbler 5
Black-and-white Warbler 1
Ovenbird 2 nice little
warbler day!
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher 1
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1
House Wren 2
Indigo Bunting 2
Swainson's Thrush 1
Veery 2
Bicknell's Thrush 2 Great day!
Gray-cheeked Thrush 1
Eastern Towhee 1 first of the season
Gray Catbird 15
Northern Mockingbird 1
TOTAL------------------------------------- 69
Cheers,
Jethro Runco
Coastal Virginia Wildlife Observatory
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