Species: Fox Sparrow
Most recent capture date: 10/31/22
In recent years we have tried to band Northern Saw-whet Owls during their fall migration. I say “tried” because although we caught a handful of owls in 2019, every year since has seen very few or none. Owls are nocturnal, so these efforts occur at night. Although we were not visited by any owls this fall, around sunset we caught a few diurnal birds just about to settle in for the night, like this Fox Sparrow.