the fall migration monitoring has begun!

but it still feels like summer, don't worry! The nets were opened again after the summer break on a warm dawn on August 16. Bird activity has been relatively slow, with mainly local birds being caught (American Redstart, Black-capped Chickadee, Gray Catbird). However, 2 truly early migrants were observed: an adult White-crwoned Sparrow on August 19 (it was maybe the same individual that was caught and banded today...); and a female Common Goldeneye on August 20 seen on Wingfield Basin.

there is also an abundance of Red-breasted Nuthatches, very vocal and the species most often caught in our nets!

eagerly awaiting more birds,

the bander is back at his post!