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Report on Hannah Suthers' Featherbed Lane Bird Banding Station 1997 |
This is the second consecutive year that we have visited Hannah Suthers' bird banding station; both field trips were very popular this fall. Fortunately, both the birds and the weather were cooperative. On the September 28th trip, we saw the following being banded: black-throated blue warbler, blackpoll, common yellowthroat, Eastern towhee, house wren, white-throated sparrow, gray catbird, and (a special treat) a Bicknell's thrush. In addition, a walk through the woods provided a great view of a pileated woodpecker, a life bird for many in the group.
The October 12th trip featured a heavy migration of various species. At dawn, both great horned owls and screech owls were calling, followed by flocks of cedar waxwings, robins, and yellow-rumped warblers feeding in the trees along Featherbed Lane. All morning, we saw good numbers of birds being banded and foraging in the woods. At one point, over 15 birds were waiting to be banded, including 5 ruby-crowned kinglets, several titmice, winter wren, hermit thrush, cardinal, and blue jay. Swamp, song, and white-throated sparrows were also banded, as was the first dark-eyed junco of the season. We all experienced an exciting morning in the field.
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Thanks to everyone who came out to experience bird banding "firsthand," and special thanks to the banders who shared their knowledge with the group while collecting valuable scientific data. We appreciate the efforts of Hannah Suthers, Jean Bickel, Paul Wedeking, Rachel Winfree, Alan Goldberg, Janet Huie, Laurie Larson, and Eileen Katz. Their expertise and patience provided us with an unforgettable experience.
Mark Witmer
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