#47—Fall Birds Keep Coming As We Band #5,000

<p>An immature female Rose-breasted Grosbeak brought a milestone to Hilton Pond North: Our 5,000th bird banded since March 2024! In Installment #47 of &quot;This Week at Hilton Pond North,&quot; we reveal her golden underwings, describe a Chestnut-sided Warbler&#39;s unusual plumage, and mention a Magnolia Warbler&#39;s distinctive tail. We also examine how migrating birds fuel their journeys—and why native Dogwood and Spicebush fruits are so valuable along the way.</p><p>We include our latest banding and recapture tallies while a slow-moving Dusky Slug makes an appearance. Check it out in our new “Deep Dive” podcast before taking a look at all our images at https://www.hiltonpondnorth.org/twahpn-20260916.html </p>