Learn about the fall captures from the longest running bird banding station west of the Mississippi River!
Fall Banding Report, August through October 2024

Learn about the fall captures from the longest running bird banding station west of the Mississippi River!
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.
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.
September is always a great month at Palomarin, with lots of diversity in the species that we catch, as migratory species are on the move!
Spring and summer are a busy time at the Palomarin Field Station. Check out the blog the see what happened!
January brings rain and some interesting birds! Check out the blog for more details!
September is always an exciting time at Palomarin, as summer residents depart for wintering grounds, northern-breeding landbirds arrive for the winter, and other migrants continue to pass through.
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