Fall Owl Banding: Week 8 (11/3-11/6)
Our final week banding at the Straits ended on a dour note. Winter weather is starting to set in and we were either closed or
Jake Brown
November 14, 2025
Our final week banding at the Straits ended on a dour note. Winter weather is starting to set in and we were either closed or
This week was exceptionally productive for the waterbird count. Numerous days with strong westerly winds produced consistent movement. Scoter action continues to be plentiful! Four
We are rapidly approaching the end of the waterbird season (Nov 10). Although the count only has two weeks left, late fall is a fantastic
Our penultimate week banding at the Straits has passed, and all signs are indicating that we are nearing the end of our season as migratory
Waterbirds migration was in full swing this week! A lengthy spell of rain and northwest winds yielded considerable movement. Productive scoter movements have been a
Weather was much more cooperative during our sixth week at the Straits. We only had to close our nets early or open them later twice
Mid-October is a fantastic time for fall lakewatching. Daily counts continue to be highly productive. Some species of waterbirds prefer to migrate during specific weather
Our fifth week at the Straits presented us with a downturn, partly due to multiple days of unsuitable weather. We were forced to either close
We are already past the halfway point of the season! Mid-season counts are notably productive. An impressive diversity of waterfowl are currently on the move
Our fourth week is complete and our time banding owls at the Straits is now halfway over! This was the largest week in terms of
The last week of September was enjoyable for the waterbird count! Winds intensified and shifted from the north, resulting in considerable movement. Geese flights have
Our third week banding at the Straits was eventful in ways other than more northern saw-whet owls (NWSOs)! While we had early closures a few
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