Bird research via bird banding was begun on Cactus Creek Ranch during 2011 with Mark Conway. Site fidelity of both permanent residents and winter residents is the main emphasis of the project. Longevity of all species will be looked at as time goes on. We have been able to document two pairs of birds returning to Cactus Creek Ranch as a pair.

 

This important documentation shows that two separate species have been recaptured at the ranch. These pairs were recaptured on the same date at the same time suggesting that they travel and migrate together as a unit. Mary Jo is elated because she is the romantic and sees it as a parent and child or couple returning to her and to CCR. Documentation on the ranch also shows a longevity record for a Black-crested Titmouse banded on CCR in 2011.