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SPRING
MIGRATION MONITORING 2004 |
Activities
at the
McGill Bird Observatory were limited to just a few days in spring 2004 as
the site was being assessed for future operations. Comments or questions are welcome at mbo@migrationresearch.org.
SMMP 2004 SEASON
TOTALS:
Species
banded: 4 |
Individuals
banded: 9 |
Species
observed: 63 |
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season
Bander
in charge: Marcel
Gahbauer |
Banding
assistants:
n/a |
Hours:
1.0 (0840-0940) |
Nets:
0 |
Net
hours: 0 |
Opening
weather: |
0%
cloud |
12C |
no
wind |
no
precipitation |
Closing
weather: |
0%
cloud |
14C |
no
wind |
no
precipitation |
SPECIES |
INDIVIDUALS |
Observed |
Census |
Banded |
Repeat |
Return |
40 |
40 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Banded |
Repeat |
Return |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
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NOTES:
Another trial run of the census route was attempted this morning,
this time under much more pleasant weather conditions. A
couple of new species added to the site checklist today: Willow
Flycatcher and Black-billed Cuckoo. Although a few of the
species seen were late migrants, such as Blackpoll Warbler, the
majority are likely local breeders. Among those, Yellow
Warbler, Song Sparrow, and Red-winged Blackbird are the most
prominent. Cedar Waxwings were also numerous, but it's
difficult to say whether they are still moving through, or will
settle down in the area. We will continue to survey the
breeding population periodically over the summer before commencing
a more systematic fall migration monitoring program. |
Bander
in charge: Marcel
Gahbauer |
Banding
assistants:
n/a |
Hours:
1.0 (0740-0840) |
Nets:
0 |
Net
hours: 0 |
Opening
weather: |
100%
cloud |
18C |
wind
W (2) |
light
showers |
Closing
weather: |
100%
cloud |
18C |
no
wind |
heavy
rain |
SPECIES |
INDIVIDUALS |
Observed |
Census |
Banded |
Repeat |
Return |
43 |
43 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Banded |
Repeat |
Return |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
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NOTES:
With a wet morning forecast, today only a trial run of the census
route was planned. Though the rain was moderate to heavy for
more than half of the time, a variety of birds was observed all
the same. Notable were ten species of warbler, with Yellow
being the most abundant, closely followed by Nashville and Yellow-rumped.
Other recent arrivals of interest included Philadelphia Vireo,
Indigo Bunting, and Wilson's Warbler. The Solitary Sandpiper
continues to share the pond with a Spotted Sandpiper, and the
Green Herons were seen again. |
Bander
in charge: Marcel
Gahbauer |
Banding
assistants: Shawn
Craik |
Hours:
4.0
(0630-1030) |
Nets:
3 (RW,
CHx2) |
Net
hours: 9.0 |
Opening
weather: |
100%
cloud |
13C |
no
wind |
heavy
fog |
Closing
weather: |
100%
cloud |
16C |
no
wind |
light
fog |
SPECIES |
INDIVIDUALS |
Observed |
Census |
Banded |
Repeat |
Return |
38 |
n/a |
2 |
-- |
1 |
|
Banded |
Repeat |
Return |
4 |
-- |
1 |
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NOTES:
Only a few birds banded (Red-winged Blackbirds and White-throated
Sparrows), but not bad considering only three nets were
operated. Nearly 40 species were observed during the
morning, bringing the cumulative list for May to over 50.
Overall migration appears to still be slow, with Black-and-white
being the only Warbler we detected. Three deer were seen on
the far side of the back pond. |
Bander
in charge: Marcel
Gahbauer |
Banding
assistants: David
Bird, Rodger Titman |
Hours:
3.0
(0700-1000) |
Nets:
3 (WC,
CHx2) |
Net
hours: 9.0 |
Opening
weather: |
100%
cloud |
15C |
no
wind |
no
precipitation |
Closing
weather: |
100%
cloud |
18C |
no
wind |
no
precipitation |
SPECIES |
INDIVIDUALS |
Observed |
Census |
Banded |
Repeat |
Return |
23 |
n/a |
3 |
-- |
1 |
|
Banded |
Repeat |
Return |
5 |
-- |
1 |
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NOTES:
This morning marked the official launch of the McGill Bird
Observatory. Banding has taken place previously at
Stoneycroft on an irregular basis in conjunction with ornithology
classes, but this signals the start of what we plan to have evolve
into a more thorough and standardized migration monitoring
effort. Our first bird was a Ruby-crowned Kinglet, followed
in short order by another, as well as two Red-winged Blackbirds
and a couple of Song Sparrows, one of which had been banded here
last year. Another 20 species were observed while in the
area, including at least 3 Green Herons, 2 Solitary Sandpipers,
and a very active and vocal pair of Pileated Woodpeckers. |
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