July 3, 2014 10 new bands, 7 recaps The weather just barely cooperated, with low-hanging clouds and occasional sprinkles but with the help of the canopy, we all made it. Helping out today were Aggie Windig, Meghan Oberkircher, Jenna Holzschuh, Peggy Keller, Pat Lovalo and Dr. “Sue”, as she has lovingly been called. Two other RIT students may be joining us in the coming weeks. There are 34 species of birds nesting, flying by, singing, being banded or feeding their young but, not as many as we would like to see in the nets. One deer watched as I took a bird out of net five. The deer are getting braver. The highlight of the day was the hatch year Northern Flicker who noisely protested the entire time from net, through banding and release. The mosquitos started their fourth of July feast early with or without bug spray. Hoping to see more young birds out our next MAPS in a week or so. Marian Klik
KAISER MAPS SESSION 4
July 4, 2014
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