Spring 2026 Belle Isle Bird Banding Report

I have posted the complete report for Spring 2026 bird banding at the Belle isle Bird Observatory. It includes totals, comparisons with previous years, lots of details about recaptures, breeding, weight gains and losses, and photo highlights. It can be accessed at the link above for Bird Banding Reports, or the link here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mEe5TqsBPiiPFGY3_Aua9Sqorxr_h3Sa/view?usp=sharing

May 2026 Bird Banding Results

The results from our spring banding on Belle Isle, Wayne County, Michigan, during the month of May have just been posted to my Bird Banding Blog (link above), with many photo highlights. Full report will be posted in a few weeks.

April 2026 Bird Banding Results

The results from our second spring of banding on Belle Isle, Wayne County, Michigan, have just been posted to my Bird Banding Blog (link above), with many photo highlights. 

Spring 2026 Bird Banding starting on Belle Isle

After a delayed start with the first week of April being plagued with rain and wind, we will be starting the bird banding season on Thursday, April 9th. Still some rain in the forecast, but less than there was a few days ago.

Fall 2025 Bird Banding Report posted

The full report of the fall 2025 bird banding season at Belle Isle Bird Observatory, Wayne County, Michigan, has been posted to the Bird Banding Reports page at the link above.

Bird Banding: October, November, and season totals

I have posted results and highlights for bird banding during October and November at Belle Isle State Park, Wayne County, Michigan, to my Bird Banding Blog. Also I have included the final season's totals. To visit the site use this link: https://mihummingbirdguy.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html
Also, you can click on the Bird Banding Blog link above. 

September 2025 Bird Banding Results

Results and photo highlights from 8 days of banding during September at the Belle Isle Bird Observatory, Wayne County, Michigan, have been posted to my Bird Banding Blog. To view the blog, go to: https://mihummingbirdguy.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html