New Hairy Woodpecker Longevity Record set at Kestrel Haven

This morning we netted a Hairy Woodpecker that we banded as an adult in 1995. The
band was quite worn. The bird is now over 16 years of age. He represents a new age
record for that species! He was released with the hope that we see him again next
year.

This is our fifth longevity record. Others have been American Goldfinch at over 9
years of age, Chipping Sparrow at over 7 years, Eastern Kingbird at 10 years 1 month
and, Yellow-bellied Flycatcher at 5 years 2 months.

The banders aren't getting any younger either.

J&S