September birds are still dominating our catch with the stable presence of a high pressure system hanging overhead. Blackpoll Warblers (BLPW) and Swainson's Thrushes have been the primary species with a nice selection of many one of warbler species: Nashville (NAWA), Tennessee (TEWA), Cape May (CMWA), Magnolia (MAWA), Bay-breasted (BBWA), Connecticut (CONW), Northern Waterthrush (NOWA), Ovenbird (OVEN), Orange-crowned Warbler (OCWA), and Myrtle (MYWA). The last two warbler species represent "October" warblers.
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| NAWA |
Over the past several days we have been graced with the presence of Tufted Titmice (TUTI) and Black-capped Chickadee (BCCH) in the nets. We normally see a dispersal migration of these species in October along the beach ridge. Are they coming south, going north, or sliding along the coast?
A first in over 20 years of fall banding efforts was this Pine Siskin (PISI). Many flocks have been seen/heard flying over the banding station this week following the ridge.
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| PISI back -note yellow in wings and tail |
A nice view of a adult male MAWA who is probably several years old noting the amount of black on its face even in basic plumage.
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| MAWA |
Also of note is the black upper tail coverts diagnostic of an adult male MAWA.
Highlights of the week were:
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| Fox Sparrow (FOSP) |
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| FOSP front - note characteristic bill color |
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| Rusty Blackbird (RUBL) |
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Male Red-breasted Nuthatch
(Male has black cap) |
Enjoy a rare opportunity to demonstrate a side by side view of Winter Wren (WIWR) and House Wren (HOWR). Note the differences in color and in the size of the body and tail length. The WIWR is much darker than the HOWR.
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| WIWR left and HOWR right |
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| WIWR left and HOWR right |
The next weather front should bring in more kinglets, White-throated Sparrows, Hermit Thrushes (HETH), MYWAs and OCWAs.
Enjoy the beauty of the season!
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