Despite being a hard bird to find in the field for many birders, the Fall Migration Station team successfully sees multiple Connecticut Warblers each year, as they utilize the shrubby habitat under the powerlines.
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Connecticut Warbler in the hand
Despite being a hard bird to find in the field for many birders, the Fall Migration Station team successfully sees multiple Connecticut Warblers each year, as they utilize the shrubby habitat under the powerlines.
New Pavilion at the Bird Banding Station
The new pavilion and tables at the BBL Bird banding station at the Patuxent Research Refuge.
The new pavilion and tables at the BBL Bird banding station at the Patuxent Research Refuge.
New shed at the Bird Banding Station
A large shed is part of the new bird banding station. It will serve as a more private place for banding and storage.
A large shed is part of the new bird banding station. It will serve as a more private place for banding and storage.
Wilson's Warbler
Bird Bander reviewing the "Identification Guide to North American Birds" by Peter Pyle, to see if this Wilson's Warbler's black crown gives any indication of its age.
Bird Bander reviewing the "Identification Guide to North American Birds" by Peter Pyle, to see if this Wilson's Warbler's black crown gives any indication of its age.
Northern Parulas
A comparison of two hatch year (born this year) Northern Parulas. The individual on the left is a male, while a female is on the right, note the color differences including the band of chestnut on the males chest.
A comparison of two hatch year (born this year) Northern Parulas. The individual on the left is a male, while a female is on the right, note the color differences including the band of chestnut on the males chest.
Yellow Warbler
The BBL's Fall Migration Station's second banded Yellow Warbler in the last 10 years!
The BBL's Fall Migration Station's second banded Yellow Warbler in the last 10 years!
Yellow-throated Vireo
The Yellow-throated Vireo is an uncommon visitor to the BBL's Fall Migration Station - this is the first one since 2016!
The Yellow-throated Vireo is an uncommon visitor to the BBL's Fall Migration Station - this is the first one since 2016!
A Golden-winged Warbler, window collision victim.
A banded Golden-winged warbler, that died as a result of a window collision.
A banded Golden-winged warbler, that died as a result of a window collision.
Band of a Golden-winged warbler, window collision victim
Band of a Golden-winged warbler, window collision victimA band of a Golden-winged warbler, that died as a result of a window collision.
Band of a Golden-winged warbler, window collision victim
Band of a Golden-winged warbler, window collision victimA band of a Golden-winged warbler, that died as a result of a window collision.
Leucism in a White-throated Sparrow
See that one white feather? This white-throated sparrow is displaying leucism, in which there is partial loss of pigmentation.
See that one white feather? This white-throated sparrow is displaying leucism, in which there is partial loss of pigmentation.
Northern Saw-whet Owl
A Recaptured Northern Saw-whet Owl at the Willistown Conservation Trust, Banding station at Rushton Woods Preserve, Pennsylvania. This owl was originally banded in Thunder Bay Ontario.
A Recaptured Northern Saw-whet Owl at the Willistown Conservation Trust, Banding station at Rushton Woods Preserve, Pennsylvania. This owl was originally banded in Thunder Bay Ontario.
Federal Band Number on a Northern Saw-whet Owl
The federal band numbers on a recaptured Northern Saw-whet Owl at the Willistown Conservation Trust, Banding station at Rushton Woods Preserve, Pennsylvania. This owl was originally banded in Thunder Bay Ontario.
The federal band numbers on a recaptured Northern Saw-whet Owl at the Willistown Conservation Trust, Banding station at Rushton Woods Preserve, Pennsylvania. This owl was originally banded in Thunder Bay Ontario.
Reading the band number of a recaptured owl
BBL Biologist, Stephanie Egger reads the federal band numbers on a recaptured Northern Saw-whet Owl at the Willistown Conservation Trust, Banding station at Rushton Woods Preserve, Pennsylvania. This owl was originally banded in Thunder Bay Ontario.
BBL Biologist, Stephanie Egger reads the federal band numbers on a recaptured Northern Saw-whet Owl at the Willistown Conservation Trust, Banding station at Rushton Woods Preserve, Pennsylvania. This owl was originally banded in Thunder Bay Ontario.
BBL Biologist holds a recaptured Northern Saw-whet Owl
BBL Biologist holds a recaptured Northern Saw-whet OwlA Recaptured Northern Saw-whet Owl at the Willistown Conservation Trust, Banding station at Rushton Woods Preserve, Pennsylvania. This owl is being held safely in the "banders grip" by BBL Biologist, Stephanie Egger. This owl was originally banded in Thunder Bay Ontario.
BBL Biologist holds a recaptured Northern Saw-whet Owl
BBL Biologist holds a recaptured Northern Saw-whet OwlA Recaptured Northern Saw-whet Owl at the Willistown Conservation Trust, Banding station at Rushton Woods Preserve, Pennsylvania. This owl is being held safely in the "banders grip" by BBL Biologist, Stephanie Egger. This owl was originally banded in Thunder Bay Ontario.
Examining the feathers of a Northern Saw-whet Owl
The feathers of a Northern Saw-whet Owl are being examined for ageing purposes.
The feathers of a Northern Saw-whet Owl are being examined for ageing purposes.
Tail with a Fault Bar
Scientists examine the tail of a Fox Sparrow for growth bars. Growth bars are faint lines in the tail which illustrate the normal growth of feathers, typically forming every 24 hours as the feather grows.
Scientists examine the tail of a Fox Sparrow for growth bars. Growth bars are faint lines in the tail which illustrate the normal growth of feathers, typically forming every 24 hours as the feather grows.
Fox Sparrow in the hand
Fox Sparrows are the largest species of sparrow caught at the Fall Migration Station at Patuxent Research Refuge.
Fox Sparrows are the largest species of sparrow caught at the Fall Migration Station at Patuxent Research Refuge.
Banded Field Sparrow
A Field Sparrow banded at the Fall Migration Station at Patuxent Research Refuge.
A Field Sparrow banded at the Fall Migration Station at Patuxent Research Refuge.
Dark-eyed Juncos
Two Dark-eyed Juncos one male and one female, banded at Patuxent Research Refuge
Two Dark-eyed Juncos one male and one female, banded at Patuxent Research Refuge
Rictal Bristles of an American Redstart
American Redstarts have rictal bristles, stiff feathers around the bill, that are believed to help assist in catching insects during flight.
American Redstarts have rictal bristles, stiff feathers around the bill, that are believed to help assist in catching insects during flight.
Bird Banding Station nets
A visual of one of the nets that are used at the banding station on the Patuxent Research Refuge.
A visual of one of the nets that are used at the banding station on the Patuxent Research Refuge.