26 September 2009

First day of banding at Powdermill

Despite some rather poor weather we caught over 150 birds of 30 species. Amongst these were 12 species which I had never seen before.
  • Magnolia Warbler
  • Black-throated Blue Warbler
  • Chestnut-sided Warbler
  • Hooded Warbler
  • Tennessee Warbler
  • Philadelphia Vireo
  • Cape May Warbler
  • Swamp Sparrow
  • Grey-cheeked Thrush
  • Yellow-bellied Flycatcher
  • Blackpoll Warbler
  • Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Not a bad start by any standards.
Indigo Bunting
Northern Parula

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