September 13, 2013

Just a short post to update a new bird to Possum Long - of all things a House Sparrow.  Being among suburban houses, we had long ago expected this species.  The first one landed in our nets during an impromptu session.  Typically introduced species are not banded but we would like to see if more House Sparrows are detected at the growing numbers of feeders at Possum Long and is this one going to be around.

House Sparrow

Photo by Nancy Price

Other birds banded were 2 Ovenbirds, 1 Blue Jay, and another Brown Thrasher.  With the rain and wind shift we had hoped for more migrants but they did not occur.

Ovenbird

Photo by Nancy Price

Blue Jay 

Photo by Nancy Price

Brown Thrasher

Photo by Nancy Price

The Blue Jay is a hatch year bird based on the absence of barring on the wing feathers just under my thumb. The Brown Thrasher is an adult based on the wonderful bright yellow eye and extensive molt.

Next scheduled banding still September 17.