October was a month for woodpeckers and raptors! We had several exciting and unusual captures this month. Read on to find out more!
Point Blue Conservation Science: Monthly Banding Summary, October 2019
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Point Blue Conservation Science: Monthly Banding Summary, September 2019
Fall migration continues…September at Palomarin was busy with birds passing through on their journey south, the departure of some of our breeding birds, and the arrival of some of our wintering birds. Read on to see some of our exciting captures this month!
Point Blue Conservation Science: Monthly Banding Summary, August 2019
August marks the end of the spring/summer season and the beginning of fall at Palomarin. It brings with it new interns, as well as some new exciting captures for the year! Read on to learn more.
Point Blue Conservation Science: Monthly Banding Summary, July 2019
A bird themed float ushers in July, we continue to catch juvenile birds, and molting season begins!
Point Blue Conservation Science: Monthly Banding Summary, June 2019
June brought excitement to the nets! We caught some vagrant birds and lots of recently fledged young. Read on to find out more!
Point Blue Conservation Science: Monthly Banding Summary, May 2019
The breeding season continues! May brought more juvenile bird captures, as well as a few unusual captures! Read on to learn more.
Point Blue Conservation Science: Monthly Banding Summary, April 2019
Spring really heats up at the Palomarin Field Station! Check out what we’ve been seeing!
Point Blue Conservation Science: Monthly Banding Summary, December 2018
December was filled with mixed species flocks that foraged throughout the study area and graced our nets. Read on to learn about some fun winter captures.
Point Blue Conservation Science: Monthly Banding Summary, November 2018
November marks the transition from fall to winter banding seasons at the Palomarin Field Station. As we head into the rainy season, we slow down our banding effort from 6 days a week to 3 days a week, and we welcome a new crew of banding interns to Palomarin.
Point Blue Conservation Science: Monthly Banding Summary, October 2018
October at the Palomarin Field Station brings a gradual transition from fall migrants just passing through, to winter residents moving in. As the number of fall migrants caught in our nets dwindles, we say hello again to the familiar winter faces of Fox Sparrows, Hermit Thrushes, and Ruby-crowned Kinglets, among others.
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