Bird Conservancy Banding Report Chico Basin Ranch - 9/27/18

[Kim Geissler]

There was a lot more activity today compared to yesterday. I especially had a big increase in Wilson's Warblers. I banded 53 birds of 12 species. 

Here's the summary of newly banded birds for the day:

Wilson's Warbler: 31

Orange-crowned Warbler: 8

Dusky Flycatcher: 2

Chipping Sparrow: 1

Lincoln's Sparrow: 1

Pink-sided Junco: 1

Hermit Thrush: 3

Song Sparrow: 1

Gray Catbird: 2

Spotted Towhee: 1

American Robin: 1

Ruby-crowned Kinglet: 1

You are welcome to visit the banding station. I'll be banding through the first week of October and nets will be open 6 days a week (Monday through Saturday). This week I'm opening nets at 6:50 and banding until 11:50 weather permitting.

Kim Geissler

Bander

Chico Basin Ranch Station

Bird Conservancy of the Rockies