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BANDING
LOG - SPRING 2004 SEASON |
The
McGill Bird Observatory is currently operating on a sporadic basis,
testing locations on the property in preparation for future full-time
operations. Below are summaries of each of the outings.
Comments or questions are welcome at mbo@migrationresearch.org.
| Bander
in charge: Marcel
Gahbauer |
Banding
assistants: David
Bird, Rodger Titman |
| Hours:
3.0
(0700-1000) |
Nets:
3 (WC,
CHx2) |
Net
hours: 9.0 |
| Opening
weather: 100%
cloud, 15C, no wind |
Closing
weather: 100%
cloud, 18C, no wind |
| SPECIES |
INDIVIDUALS |
| Observed |
Census |
Banded |
Repeat |
Return |
| 23 |
n/a |
3 |
-- |
1 |
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| Banded |
Repeat |
Return |
| 5 |
-- |
1 |
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| NOTES:
This morning marked the official launch of the McGill Bird
Observatory. Banding has taken place previously at
Stoneycroft on an irregular basis in conjunction with ornithology
classes, but this signals the start of what we plan to have evolve
into a more thorough and standardized migration monitoring
effort. Our first bird was a Ruby-crowned Kinglet, followed
in short order by another, as well as two Red-winged Blackbirds
and a couple of Song Sparrows, one of which had been banded here
last year. Another 20 species were observed while in the
area, including at least 3 Green Herons, 2 Solitary Sandpipers,
and a very active and vocal pair of Pileated Woodpeckers. |
| Bander
in charge: Marcel
Gahbauer |
Banding
assistants: Shawn
Craik |
| Hours:
4.0
(0630-1030) |
Nets:
3 (RW,
CHx2) |
Net
hours: 9.0 |
| Opening
weather: 100%
cloud, 13C, no wind, foggy |
Closing
weather: 100%
cloud, 16C, no wind |
| SPECIES |
INDIVIDUALS |
| Observed |
Census |
Banded |
Repeat |
Return |
| 38 |
n/a |
2 |
-- |
1 |
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| Banded |
Repeat |
Return |
| 4 |
-- |
1 |
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| NOTES:
Only a few birds banded (Red-winged Blackbirds and White-throated
Sparrows), but not bad considering only three nets were
operated. Nearly 40 species were observed during the
morning, bringing the cumulative list for May to over 50.
Overall migration appears to still be slow, with Black-and-white
being the only Warbler we detected. Three deer were seen on
the far side of the back pond. |
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