Tennessee Warbler; one of 7 warbler species banded today. -AAW
This in today from Bruce Murphy who runs the banding station at Hilliardton Marsh just outside of New Liskeard:
Greeting southern banders just an update that the north has had a great summer for birds not so much for humans . A wet cool summer in north eastern ontario in the boreal forest created conditions for bugs and berries . Yesterday the hilliardton marsh banded 193 birds representing 27 species. So prepare for a great migration but it seems the migration is potentially a week behind so do not despair if things start off slowly. We have set numerous records this fall so get ready!!!
One of 3 Blue-winged Warblers banded this morning. -AAW
That’s pretty exciting news! And we’re ready to receive all those birds…..but we started to get some today. There was a southern movement on the tail of this passing cold front. We ended up banding 7 species of warblers this morning – some possible local nesters but also some northern breeders. With this forecast switch to cool nighttime temperatures over the next few little while, it will be interesting to see what the next few days bring.
Banded 28:
3 Traill’s Flycatchers
2 House Wrens
1 Gray Catbird
1 Cedar Waxwing
3 Blue-winged Warblers
1 Tennessee Warbler
3 Magnolia Warblers
2 Canada Warblers
1 American Redstart
1 Northern Waterthrush
3 Common Yellowthroats
1 Northern Cardinal
2 Song Sparrows
4 Bobolinks
ET’s: 52 spp.
Photos:
Female Canada Warbler. -AAW
young male Canada Warbler.
Magnolia Warbler.
Andrew, a birding enthusiast (and budding ringer) from Cambridge, Great Britain with his first North American banding effort – Magnolia Warbler.
Part of today’s crew. -AAW
A throwback to the days of Joanne Fleet and Elaine Serena: a picnic to finish the banding day.
Giovanni after a hard day’s night…….
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Rick