Big Bald Mountain banding station

A fall migration banding station operates on Big Bald Mountain. I spent an informative two days visiting at the station in September. Tennessee warbler is the most common bird at this time of year. Some of the other species banded during my visit were Swainsons Thrush, Cape May warbler, and Blackpoll warbler.

Furled nets in morning drizzle

Station is in the low trees at the top of this bald.

Open net

Hawk watch station in distance.

This Whimbrel was an unusual visitor at the hawk watch station. This photograph was taken on September 18th. The bird was seen on the 16th as well.