We’re off to a slow start; poor weather conditions have limited the number of banding nights so far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As of Sep 12, a total of 8 Northern Saw-whets and one Boreal Owl have been banded. Additionally, one previously-banded Saw-whet made a return visit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hopefully we’ll see an increase in activity (and better weather) over the next couple of weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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