Friday, February 3, 2023

2 years of updates

Most of the following photos are from various research projects being conducted at either Belle Isle Marsh or other sites in Massachusetts. All birds are handled with State and Federal permits for Research.
Norman Smith and myself banding Long-eared Owl chicks, the first nest located in MA in some 20 years. 
Long-eared Owl Research, trying to better understand the breeding and over-wintering ecology of this cryptic and beautiful species. Photos by Nanci
This American Woodcock was banded on the same day as this re-capture the previous year, on February 20th. This male is back early to set up his territory. Neat ! 
Male American Kestrel 
Saltmarsh Sparrow research is one of the primary research focuses at Belle Isle marsh. We are looking to better understand site fidelity and dispersal of this quickly disappearing species. 
                                                
                                           Sick Snowy Owl captured for treatment at Tufts 
                                                        
                                                      We banded 28 Osprey Chicks this spring. 
Lis showing some students some of their local birds during a banding demonstration. 

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Randoms from 2020

Another late update - Birds and bird banding

Lots of catching up to do, as always... I'm slacking on this blog big time. Some shots from this years banding season. Osprey chicks, Barred Owls, Long-eared Owl and Northern Saw-whet owls.

Friday, May 24, 2019

updates

                                                           New Male Osprey
                                                                 Long-eared
                                                            Long-eared - my girl !

                                                                 Juvie Red-tail
                                                           Tree Swallow on nest
                                                            Brewsters Warbler
                                                      Baby Great Horned Owlets
                                                        Mamma Great Horned
                                                   Prettiest owl in all the lands 
                                               Female Ruby-throated Hummingbird
                                                                  Common Tern
                                                                      Barred Owl