SESSION SUMMARIES - Two summaries are displayed on this page. After each monitoring session, the latest summary will be posted here. Look at the dates to determine which of the two is the latest as the position will be either above or below - alternating session by session.

Summary of the FIRST October Monitoring Session (October 3-7, 2009)

California Summary: Several sites in California did not band during this session period. Anna's were the most common species with only one Black-chinned and one Rufous handled. As the season winds down, birds had a good deal of molt and fat. Mariposa managed to handle 119 birds, even with gusty winds.
Arizona Summary: Migrants are still using many of the monitoring sites but most migrants are south of us. Now, Anna's is the most common species. At Fort Huachuca, Laura caught an Anna's adult male that had been originally banded in southern California in 2006. This is another capture that demonstrates a west to east movement pattern of Anna's between southern California and southern Arizona in fall. We were rained out at El Coronado where migration appeared to still be strong. Seven species were observed and there were still reasonable numbers of birds using the feeders.
Colorado Summary: No Report.
Texas Summary: No Report.
British Columbia Summary: No birds - all migrated south!
Near Radium, New Mexico (Feeder Watch): Migration is screeching to a halt. During the first half of October, no Black-chinned males were observed, a first for this year, and no Calliopes were recorded for the first time since their migration began in mid-July (although one did appear in mid-afternoon). Only one Rufous and 1 - 2 Broad-taileds made an appearance. By the end of October, hummingbirds were no longer observed at the feeder.

This table identifies the number of unique individuals per species captured at each site. Abundance categories include Rare – just observed or less than 3 captured, Uncommon = 3 to 10 captured, Common 11 to 20, and Abundant >20. Sites with no data indicates that they were not sampled this monitoring session - because the birds have already departed the area or the weather or other factor prohibited monitoring.

Summary of the SECOND October Monitoring Sessions (October 17-21, 2009)

California Summary: A final session included three sites in California. Two species were handled: Anna's and a single Costa's. A new record for the most number of birds processed at the Mariposa site. Thanks to all who participated and aided in this year's banding. See you next year!
Arizona Summary: It's an Anna's sort of session with all sites capturing mainly Anna's Hummingbirds. It's been a good season. Thank you!

Colorado Summary: No birds, all have departed.

British Columbia Summary: All the birds have departed!

Texas Summary: No report.

Radium, New Mexico (Feeder Watch): All birds have departed.

This table identifies the number of unique individuals per species captured at each site. Abundance categories include Rare – just observed or less than 3 captured, Uncommon = 3 to 10 captured, Common 11 to 20, and Abundant >20. Sites with no data indicates that they were not sampled this monitoring session - because the birds have already departed the area or the weather or other factor prohibited monitoring.