We completed the second round of our Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS) program. We have recaptured many birds that were banded at the same sites in previous years; several of which we estimate to be over 4 years old. A pleasant capture was three silky Cedar Waxwings. These birds feel as soft as they… Read more »
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Join us next month for our OWL NIGHTS! Learn about the LSLBO Owl Fall Migration Monitoring program, enjoy the fun activities and if you are lucky, get the change to see a beautiful Northern Saw-whet Owl up close! ![]()
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After the weekend's wind and rain, we were treated to our busiest day of 2022's banding on September 20. Of the 231 birds captured, 184 were Myrtle Warblers. Something is missing from this bird, can you tell what? The answer lies in our weekly report: www.lslbo.org/weekly-banding-reports/september-15-21-2022/
Both Yellow-bellied Flycatchers (left) and Alder Flycatchers (right) are quietly moving through. Most years our last observation of these species is during the second week of September, so we may have already seen our last for 2022. Certain flycatcher species are the subject of a new collaborative research project which you can learn more about here: www.lslbo.org/weekly-banding-reports/september-8-14-2022/