Succesfully willed into existence the first trapped rail of the season this morning! About a week out from leaving Forbes Biological Station and the nostalgia is starting to set in 🥲

Releasing our first Virginia Rail of the season! Forbes Biological Station

I just saw a crane fly (Tipulidae) laying eggs (ovipositing) in the river! Feelin pretty jazzed✨

INHS Forbes Biological Station scientists are trapping & tagging Sora & Virginia Rails to better understand when they migrate, what habitats they use, & how long they stay in specific locations! #WorkingWednesday Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3OBdcJe Auriel Fournier #ornithology

Baby black-crowned night herons!! Forbes Biological Station