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

August 2025 Bird Banding Results

I have just updated the Bird Banding Blog with results from the first month at Belle Isle Bird Observatory, Wayne County, Michigan, with many photo highlights. Check it out at the Bird Banding Blog link (above), or go directly to: https://mihummingbirdguy.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html

Fall 2025 Bird Banding Season

 On August 3rd, the first full spring season of bird banding on Belle Isle began. After we band on two more days at the end of the month, I will post a summary to the Bird Banding Blog page.

Spring 2025 Bird Banding Results

Spring bird banding at the Belle Isle Bird Observatory (BIBO) has concluded for 2025. Totals are shown below, with more detailed information and photo highlights at the Bird Banding Blog link above. (It can also be accessed directly here: https://mihummingbirdguy.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html).

Dates of Operation: 4 April to 1 June 2025
Total Hours Open: 104.0
Total Net Hours: 1248
Total Audio Luring Net Hours: 17
Total No. of Volunteers: 31
Total No. of Volunteer Hours: 829.5
Total No. of Visitors: 136

No of Species Banded: 62
No. of New Birds Banded: 650
No. of Recaptures: 139
No. Released Unbanded: 32
Total Captures: 821
Overall Capture Rate: 65.8 per 100 net hours

Solitary Sandpiper - 2
American Woodcock - 1
Ruby-throated Hummingbird - 6
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker - 1
Downy Woodpecker - 1
Northern Flicker - 8
Eastern Wood-Pewee - 1
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher - 5
Alder Flycatcher - 4
Willow Flycatcher - 3
Alder/Willow ("Traill's") Flycatcher - 4
Least Flycatcher - 4
Eastern Phoebe - 3
Warbling Vireo - 3
Blue Jay - 10
Tree Swallow - 11
Northern Rough-winged Swallow - 1
Brown Creeper - 5
Northern House Wren - 7
Winter Wren - 1
Golden-crowned Kinglet - 2
Ruby-crowned Kinglet - 7
Veery - 8
Gray-cheeked Thrush - 2
Swainson's Thrush - 23
Hermit Thrush - 18
Wood Thrush - 1
American Robin - 29
Gray Catbird - 52
Brown Thrasher - 4
European Starling - 20
Tennessee Warbler - 2
Nashville Warbler - 8
Yellow Warbler - 36
Magnolia Warbler - 9
Black-throated Blue Warbler - 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler - 19
Palm Warbler - 10
Black-and-white Warbler - 1
American Redstart - 4
Ovenbird - 14
Northern Waterthrush - 9
Mourning Warbler - 3
Common Yellowthroat - 17
Wilson's Warbler - 3
Canada Warbler - 2
Northern Cardinal - 5
Eastern Towhee - 2
American Tree Sparrow - 7
Field Sparrow - 8
Fox Sparrow - 5
Song Sparrow - 40
Lincoln's Sparrow - 7
Swamp Sparrow - 15
White-throated Sparrow - 63
White-crowned Sparrow - 1
Dark-eyed Junco - 5
Red-winged Blackbird - 76
Common Grackle - 4
Brown-headed Cowbird - 5
Orchard Oriole - 2
Baltimore Oriole - 16
American Goldfinch - 3
House Sparrow - 1 

Bird Banding Blog updated

Spring bird banding started in the first week of April at Belle Isle, Wayne County, Michigan. I have updated my blog with photo highlights and banding totals. It can be viewed here: https://mihummingbirdguy.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html. (Or at the Bird Banding Blog link above).

Fall 2024 Hummingbird Banding Report posted, finally

 The compilation has taken longer this year, but I have finally finished the 2024 hummingbird banding report. It is posted at the Banding Reports page (use link above).

Fall 2024 Bird Banding Report - Belle Isle Bird Observatory

I have finished the Fall 2024 Bird Banding Report for the first season at Belle Isle Bird Observatory, Wayne 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

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.

Birding Bogota, Colombia

I am in Colombia, and took 700+ photos on my first day northwest of Bogota. Here is one of many photo highlights, and one of the 10 lifers (of 86 species seen). Bogota Rail is often very shy, but not today!

Bogota Rail at La Florida Wetland.

Spring 2023 Bird Banding Totals Posted

Totals for the spring 2023 bird banding season at Lake St. Clair Metropark, Macomb County, Michigan.mhave been posted to the Bird Banding Blog page (use link above).