Jan's Place 3 Oct - a much quieter day.

A very small but dedicated team gathered at Jan's this morning.

Today's team consisted of our Chief Scribe Sandra, Chief Bander Phil assisted by myself and Chief Assistant Jan who besides suppling morning coffee was of great assistance generally.

Although we had a very busy first half hour or so it soon quietened down. We caught 26 birds which is a far cry from the 119 caught a month ago. There was 24 new birds and only 2 recaps. The new birds were 19 Silvereye, 2 Blackbirds, 2 House Sparrow and a single Bellbird. Jan had reported  that there were 2 male Bellbirds visiting her sugar water feeder; 1 banded and 1 unbanded. After we banded the unbanded the first Bellbird seen was unbanded so I suspect there is a considerable number visiting. The 2 recaps were a Silvereye and a Blackbird, both recently banded at this site.

Phil giving the Bellbird its new bling.

One of the new Blackbirds had an interesting necklace of white feathers.