25–26 November 2015 – no casualties

20 November 2015 – no casualties

19 November 2015 – Dark-eyed Junco

I was sad to find this junco today, at the south entrance west of the portico.

16–18 November 2015 – no casualties

9–13 November 2015 – no casualties

6 November 2015 – Song Sparrow

This one, evidently collided and cat-scavenged, presented an identification challenge. The remaining feathers strongly suggested Melospiza sparrow, but it was really the pattern on the undertail coverts and other contour feathers that provided the necessary clues as to which one.  Ultimately, the black centers in a dark brown band on a lighter feather are congruent with Song Sparrow, but not Lincoln’s.

3–5 November 2015 – no casualties

1–2 November 2015 – no casualties

I’m always thankful for no casualties on a foggy morning following lots of audible flight calls overnight!

In other news, a fully cooked and mouthwatering bratwurst has been sitting in the grass on the north side of the building since last weekend’s tailgates. . .

28–30 October 2015 – no casualties