hot and windy but still more birds

female black throated blue

 On a day that threatened rain we were able to dodge the rain but not the wind which we are pretty sure had an impact on our results . The fall is often an inconsistent time to band and one of our best nets checks was the last net check of the day which is very odd indeed . For me the highlights of the day included  a female black throated blue warbler  and the continue stream of  vireo's which for some reason are  one of my favourite species . I am looking forward to posting out totals for the month as i am sure there are going to be some pleasant surprises. We will be back at it tomorrow but it is supposed to be hot and muggy so we shall see what the day brings

Canada warbler

ruby throated hummingbird  9
alder flycatcher     9

nice adult red winged blackbird

least flycatcher   9
red-winged blackbird   1
purple finch 2
american goldfinch  5
white throated sparrow  1
song sparrow  1
Lincoln sparrow  1
cedar waxwing    1
red eyed vireo     5
philadelphia vireo    4
black and white warbler    2
nashville warbler   1
Tennessee warbler   1
cape may warbler   1
yellow warbler     1
black throated blue warbler
magnolia warbler     5
chestnut sided warbler    2
ovenbird     3
mourning warbler   3
common yellowthroat  5
wilson's warbler  2
Canada warbler1
american redstart  14
black capped chickadee  1

purple finch showing the ravages of moult it seemed embarrassed

veery      5
swainson thrush 2



92 birds
29 species


Thanks to the syr crew and Jacob LaChapelle
for another great day at the nets  

Lincoln sparrow note the buff colour