June brought excitement to the nets! We caught some vagrant birds and lots of recently fledged young. Read on to find out more!
Point Blue Conservation Science: Monthly Banding Summary, June 2019
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Point Blue Conservation Science: Monthly Banding Summary, May 2019
The breeding season continues! May brought more juvenile bird captures, as well as a few unusual captures! Read on to learn more.
Point Blue Conservation Science: Monthly Banding Summary, April 2019
Spring really heats up at the Palomarin Field Station! Check out what we’ve been seeing!
Point Blue Conservation Science: Monthly Banding Summary, March 2019
Spring at Palomarin brings new interns and new birds!
Point Blue Conservation Science: Monthly Banding Summary, February 2019
Signs of spring in February! Check out a few highlights of what we captured during February!
Point Blue Conservation Science: Monthly Banding Summary, January 2019
Two birds are better than one! Check out the Palomarin Blog post from January to see some great comparisons!
Point Blue Conservation Science: Monthly Banding Summary, December 2018
December was filled with mixed species flocks that foraged throughout the study area and graced our nets. Read on to learn about some fun winter captures.
Limited Access to Palomarin during the Government Shutdown
Although located in a national park, the Palomarin Field Station is still up and running during the shutdown, but it was necessary for the park to close the road to general public access.
Point Blue Conservation Science: Monthly Banding Summary, November 2018
November marks the transition from fall to winter banding seasons at the Palomarin Field Station. As we head into the rainy season, we slow down our banding effort from 6 days a week to 3 days a week, and we welcome a new crew of banding interns to Palomarin.
Point Blue Conservation Science: Monthly Banding Summary, October 2018
October at the Palomarin Field Station brings a gradual transition from fall migrants just passing through, to winter residents moving in. As the number of fall migrants caught in our nets dwindles, we say hello again to the familiar winter faces of Fox Sparrows, Hermit Thrushes, and Ruby-crowned Kinglets, among others.
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