end of migration

now we are entering the last days of spring migration, with the latest birds to move through - mainly Flycatchers (yellow-bellied, willow and alder), Thrushes (Gray-cheeked and Swainson's), some Warblers (Canada, Mourning, Blackpoll). One striking Blackpoll male was singing yesterday, practicing on how to claim a territory when it will be up in the northern boreal forest! it is a very neat song, fun to hear at 45 degrees of latitude North!

it is almost time for me to wrap up my things and move on. maybe inspired by all these northbound migrants, i am also heading to the northern latitudes: i will do some banding in Alaska this summer! so, this is my last posting for this spring. I hope you enjoyed my erratic writing.

I hope to be able to bring pictures to this blog next fall, if a working digital camera could make its way up to Cabot Head. At the very least, I will be back in August 15 for the fall migration season with words to share!

Enjoy summer!
See you in fall!

Stephane Menu
Bander-in-charge