August 1st, 2006

For the second day in a row HHH and very few new birds in the banding area. Wednesday morning’s forecast is not much better with t-storms possible by mid day. Consequently it is not worth it to swelter for 6-8 hours for 4-6 birds. I will be home working on Selkirk’s spring report.

Selkirk also will not be open Aug 8 to 10 inclusive. I have an invite for a few days of R & R in the northern woods.

Banded Aug. 1st: TRFL 1, CEDW 1, YWAR 1, AMGO 1 = 4

Selkirk’s top 10 for July

Yellow Warbler 86
Gray Catbird 55
Song Sparrow 48
Cedar Waxwing 43
American Robin 40
Black-capped Chickadee 28
Baltimore Oriole 27
Common Yellowthroat 22
American Goldfinch 18
Downy Woodpecker 18

July 31st, 2006

Closed out July today with perhaps the poorest day of the month.

Banded: MODO 1, GRCA 1, YWAR 2, SOSP 1, AMGO 1 = 6

This brings the July total up to 487 which I believe is Selkirk’s best July.

July 30th, 2006

Another prety decent July day at Selkirk:

Banded: MODO 1, YBFL 1, BCCH 1, HOWR 2, GRCA 5, CEDW 5, YWAR 2, NOCA 1, RBGR 2, INBU 1, SOSP 1, AMGO 1 = 23

John Dickie had an adult Mississippi Kite at the “tip” on census.

July 29th, 2006

Banded: BBCU 1, LEFL 1, AMRO 1, GRCA 5, CEDW 1, YWAR 1, RBGR 1, SOSP 3 = 14

John