Another productive day of banding. It was a little quieter this morning, but still great diversity. New for the fall season included PHILADELPHIA VIREO, EASTERN PHOEBE, and PURPLE FINCH. We processed 53 birds (36 new, 17 recaps). Thanks to Carol, Ralph, Joanne (and crew) for their help today!

New Birds = 36

American Goldfinch – 4

Magnolia Warbler – 1

Wilson’s Warbler – 1

Nashville Warbler – 1

Blackpoll Warbler – 3

Northern Waterthrush – 1

Eastern Wood-Pewee – 1

Eastern Phoebe – 1

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher – 1

Philadelphia Vireo – 1

Warbling Vireo – 1

Red-eyed Vireo – 2

House Finch – 2

Purple Finch – 1

Song Sparrow – 1

Swainson’s Thrush – 1

Veery – 2

Wood Thrush – 1

Gray-cheeked Thrush – 1

Gray Catbird – 4

Rose-breasted Grosbeak – 1

Northern Cardinal – 1

Mourning Dove – 1

American Robin – 2

Recaptures = 17

American Goldfinch – 1

Blackpoll Warbler – 1

Red-eyed Vireo – 1

Black-capped Chickadee – 4

Downy Woodpecker – 2

Eastern Tufted Titmouse – 2

Gray Catbird – 2

American Robin – 1

Northern Cardinal – 1

Song Sparrow – 2

Fall Banding Total = 112

YTD Banding Total = 2755

Daily ET = 52

Gail MacLellan sent these lovely shots, taken on August 31st at Ruthven:

 

 

Matt