A substantial movement of birds occurred at Hawk Ridge on August 22, with 241 birds banded. This is the first significant migration of birds since operations started on August 4th. Sixteen warbler species comprised the bulk of birds banded, with highlights being a Connecticut and 2 Bay-breasted warblers. Additionally, the first Brown creeper and second Slate-colored junco added to the early season diversity.
Red crossbills continue to be observed nearly every day. The vast majority of birds appear to be moving south, although, an occasional flock has been observed heading north. Many of these flocks have ranged from 15 to 30 birds, with a couple 40+ flocks. Dave Grosshuesch Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory --------------------------------------------- Natural Resources Research Institute http://www.nrri.umn.edu