Common Nighthawk - once a regular breeder in the area; now only seen during migration. -M. Timpf
It was a great day at Ruthven today. We processed 35 birds. We had excellent diversity with 63 species seen on the grounds. The highlight was great views of 3 CAPE MAY and 3 BLACKBURNIAN WARBLERS in the trees around the mansion, as well as a very drab PINE WARBLER. We also had 1 BOBOLINK, 1 NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD, 1 PIED-BILLED GREBE and 1 COMMON NIGHTHAWK throughout the morning. We had a large group of summer camp kids & their leaders, so it was great to have Carol, Eric and Faye helping Nancy and myself. Just a great day.
Wilson's Warbler -M. Timpf
Blue-gray Gnatcatchers -M. Timpf
New Birds = 27
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher – 2
American Goldfinch – 1
Tennessee Warbler – 1
Wilson’s Warbler – 1
Black-capped Chickadee – 3
Warbling Vireo – 2
Canada Warbler – 1
Eastern Wood Pewee – 3
Common Yellowthroat – 1
Least Flycatcher – 1
Red-eyed Vireo – 2
Gray Catbird – 4
Baltimore Oriole – 2
Great Crested Flycatcher – 1
American Robin – 1
Mourning Dove – 1
Canada Warbler -M. Timpf
Recaptures = 8
American Goldfinch – 1
Gray Catbird – 1
Blue-winged Warbler – 1
Downy Woodpecker – 2
Eastern Tufted Titmouse – 2
Song Sparrow – 1
Great-crested Flycatcher moulting flight feathers. -M. Timpf
Season Banding Total = 347
YTD Banding Total = 2586
Matt
Sounds like a very interesting day with lots of diversity!! I think the Pied-billed Grebe is the first for the year. Nice going.