September 26, 2013

Today will be short and sweet - we are a bit tired.  Migrants are still moving through but today seemed quieter.  We banded two Swainson's Thrushes, a Northern Cardinal, an American Redstart, and a Northern Parula (and no Ovenbirds).  We also recaptured two hatch year Northern Cardinals that were both banded on September 19.

We were visited by a photographer from the Palm Beach Post who was taking pictures of the property to supplement an article featuring the new tours that Audubon of Martin County will be doing at Lakeside Ranch Stormwater Treatment Area.  Not sure how the banding photos will work into that story if they do.

Swainson's Thrush

Photo by Nancy Price

You can see the buffy eyering on this species that was not present on yesterday's Gray-cheeked Thrush.  The wing measurements and features are also different.

Northern Parula - applying the band

Photo by Bill Eaton

Northern Parula

Photo by Jane Wiewora

Northern Parula

Photo by Bill Eaton

Today was the first day this fall that we saw Northern Parulas on the property - glad we were able to band one.  It was our second Northern Parula to be banded.  Welcome to Bill Eaton who we hope will be taking more photographs!

Northern Cardinal - recapture

Photo by Bill Eaton

Tomorrow is a day off for the birds and for us.  Next scheduled banding is Tuesday, October 1.  Nets up at 7 am.  We will likely do an unscheduled banding on Monday September 30.