Bird Conservancy of the Rockies - Chico Basin Ranch banding station 5/19/22

[Chicobander]

Slow Bird day today. Maybe the birds know what is coming and high-tailing out of the area. The storm Friday night and Saturday will definitely affect bird migration. 

Twelve species of bird captured today.

12 New Birds Banded

Wilson's Warbler -1

MacGillivray's Warbler -1

Western 'Cordilleran' Flycatcher -1

Dusky Flycatcher -1

American Goldfinch -1

White-eyed Vireo -1

Hermit Thrush -2

Spotted Towhee -1

Northern Mockingbird -1

Bullock's Oriole -1

Black-headed Grosbeak -1

2 Recaptures

Ovenbird- banded 2 days ago- gaining weight

Bullock's Oriole male - New returning bird banded in previous years

The Banding station will be operating through May 27th except on Monday May 24th. The nets are open 5 hours each day. First net check is around 6 am. Stop by and visit if you are in the area.