Belle Isle Bird Observatory - A New Chapter

Beginning on October 5, 2024, I started a new bird banding station on Belle Isle (a State Park) in the Detroit River. The plan is for this station to continue well into the future, with a mission that includes research, education, and participation by underserved communities. I have posted the results of the first fall season at this new station. Visit the Bird Banding Blog link above to view results and photo highlights.

Fall 2023 Bird Banding Report posted

I have finished the Fall 2023 Bird Banding Report for Lake St. Clair Metropark, Macomb County, Michigan. It can be viewed by clicking the "Bird Banding Reports" above, or use this link.

http://mihummingbirdguy.blogspot.com/p/bird-banding-reports.html

October & November 2023 Bird Banding Results Posted

The banding season at Lake St. Clair Metropark, Macomb County, Michigan, came to a close the first week of November. I have posted results, photos, and highlights to my Bird Banding Blog (use link above). There were several good days, some unfortunate net damage, and a first for the banding station.

September 2023 Bird Banding Results Posted

Bird banding results, highlights, and photos from Lake St. Clair Metropark, Macomb County, Michigan for the month of September have been posted to the Bird Banding Blog (link above). September is warbler month around here, and there were lots of them, as well as hummingbirds, flycatchers, vireos, thrushes, and even a few sparrows at the end. There were unusually early arrivals, unusually late lingerers, and some uncommon species that includes one species that has only been banded in the park once before.

August 2023 Bird Banding Results posted

I have been a bit behind, so am just getting the August bird banding results posted to the Bird Banding Blog, which can be accessed at the link above. The weather was good, and the number of birds and diversity were also good, with a number of uncommon captures.

Spring 2023 Bird Banding Report posted

The detailed report of the spring 2023 bird banding season has been posted to the Bird Banding Reports section of this block. Click the link above and scroll down click on a PDF version of the report.

Fall 2023 Bird Banding Season has started

I am a bit tardy in posting this, but the fall 2023 bird banding season at Lake St. Clair Metropark, Macomb County, Michigan, started on August 6th. As of today (August 14), we have banded on 3 days. Watch the Bird Banding blog page for an update at the end of August.