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Rouge River Bird Observatory Guide to locations |
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October:28 Oct: At long last, our first American Tree Sparrow of the year was banded.
27 Oct: We finally caught our first Northern Saw-whet Owl last night. Click here for more on our owl banding program.
25 Oct: Another Chipping Sparrow was found today, along with a very late Northern Waterthrush.
24 Oct: A Blue-gray Gnatchcatcher was seen. Birds in the nets included a Chipping Sparrow, two Orange-crowned Warblers, a Common Yellowthroat, and a Palm Warbler.
22 Oct: A Nashville Warbler was banded today.
14 Oct: A late Northern Waterthrush was banded today, along with a large influx of Hermit Thrushes. An American Woodcock was also found.
13 Oct: The Northern Mockingbird was across the street today behind the restaurants at Fairlane Town Center. The first Fox Sparrow was observed.
9 Oct: An intergrade between a Yellow-shafted and Red-shafted flicker was banded today.
4 Oct: An Olive-sided Flycatcher was in the meadow between the rose garden and the lake today. The first Winter Wren was also seen.
3 Oct: The first Dark-eyed Junco was found today, and once again the Northern Mockingbird in the brush dump made an appearance; it's now been here nearly a year.
2 Oct: A Green Heron and Northern Parula today were new late dates.
"Traill's" Flycatcher. Common Nighthawks have also begun migration.
Last month's sightings. More Archived sightings are listed below
Interested in receiving updates on the bird sightings at UM-Dearborn via e-mail? Contact Julie Craves .
