PIBO Migration Summary (Nov 1 – 15, 2014)
November began on a chilly note, with rain turning to sleet during the morning census. Overnight winds from the north brought in hundreds of Red-Breasted Mergansers and several Common Loons,
PIBO Migration Summary (Oct 16 – 31, 2014)
Golden-Crowned Kinglets and Hermit Thrushes made up the majority of birds banded in the last half of October, with some White-Throated Sparrows thrown in for variety. There were a few
PIBO Migration Summary (Oct 1 – 15, 2014)
Strong winds and overcast skies made for a slow start to the month: some Swainson’s Thrushes, Hermit Thrushes and Grey-Cheeked Thrushes were banded, but not in large numbers. A few
PIBO Migration Summary (Sep 16 – 30, 2014)
The number of warbler species banded and observed by PIBO dwindled steadily over the second half of the month of September, until by the 30th only a single Magnolia Warbler
PIBO Migration Summary (Sep 1 – 15, 2014)
The first significant cold front of the fall season has finally arrived, boosting our banding totals and bringing in large numbers of Swainson’s and Grey-Cheeked Thrushes. On our busiest day,
PIBO Migration Summary (Aug 16 – 31, 2014)
Fall migration continued to be slow during the second half of August as warm south winds discouraged migration. The majority of birds banded continued to be Common Grackles and House
PIBO Migration Summary (Aug 1 – 15, 2014)
PIBO’s fall season began auspiciously on August 1st, when two American White Pelicans were spotted on census, mixed in among the thousands of Double-Crested Cormorants at the tip of Fish
PIBO Migration Summary (June 2 – 10, 2014)
While banding operations at Fish Point ended on June 1st, the daily census continued until June 10th. For the most part the birds observed were local nesters, who could be