September 10, 2021
The last few days have featured light westerly winds and the birds have been slowly increasing in numbers, with a 41-bird high on Sept 4. Today we woke up to humid conditions and birds in the air. We caught nothing for the first couple of net runs, and then some birds finally settled into the woods. Bobolinks continued to flow overhead for a large part of the morning. On the ground we had diversity today, with 10 species represented among our 17 captures. Several of these birds were very fat, including a Louisiana Waterthrush weighing in at 27.5 grams! These guys usually weigh around 20 grams so he was carrying quite the fat load.
Swainson’s Warbler by Miriam Avello
Worm-Eating Warbler by Miriam Avello
Ovenbird by Miriam Avello
Birds are on the move to the north of us in Georgia due to a cold front that will fizzle as it works its way down the state. Hopefully it will encourage migrants to get a move on and continue down the peninsula! We are starting to really get into the heart of migration season.
— By Cape Florida Banding Station Director Michelle Davis
