Another day of light north winds brought the expectation of lots of recaptures. However, with that we still managed a few new returning Yellow Warblers and Gray Catbirds. One hundred and six returning birds which are potential breeders in the area and two foreign recoveries (Sharp-shinned Hawk and Gray Catbird) have been recorded as of this date. The highlight of the day is very debatable but here it goes: was it the male Scarlet Tanager or the Male Mourning Warbler? Hmmm….
Three hundred twenty seven new birds and 105 recaptures were captured today. Whew! Those recaptures often take a little extra time to extract from the net with their jewelry attached to their leg. Twenty-one warbler species captured today. The Blackburnian Warbler was missing but there were plenty still singing overhead!
Three hundred twenty seven new birds and 105 recaptures were captured today. Whew! Those recaptures often take a little extra time to extract from the net with their jewelry attached to their leg. Twenty-one warbler species captured today. The Blackburnian Warbler was missing but there were plenty still singing overhead!
Guess who this teenage male is? This is what a second-year male American Redstart looks like in spring. A scruffy looking bird!The Myrtle and Western Palm Warbler are still in the race for keeping on the top 5 list.
Top 8 species:
Myrtle Warbler – 44
Nashville Warbler – 27
Western Palm Warbler – 26
Yellow Warbler – 25
White-throated Sparrow – 23
Gray Catbird – 18
Ovenbird -14
Swainson’s Thrush – 14
Myrtle Warbler – 44
Nashville Warbler – 27
Western Palm Warbler – 26
Yellow Warbler – 25
White-throated Sparrow – 23
Gray Catbird – 18
Ovenbird -14
Swainson’s Thrush – 14
Here is a tail quiz. You can ID this warbler by its tail.
Enjoy the Day!
I hope you guessed Prothonotary Warbler!
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