Bird Conservancy of the Rockies Chico Basin Ranch Daily Update 10/2

[Nancy Ransom]

Wow! Today was an awesome last day, as I caught two rarities at the station and 4 new species for the season. Highlights included a BLUE-HEADED VIREO, and a intergrade Fox Sparrow with characteristics of a Northern Fox Sparrow and Slate-colored Fox Sparrow. We banded 870 birds over 54 species this season, so it was definitely a good run. I will miss everyone that comes by the station and I hope to see you soon. Stay birdy 

Chico captures 10/2: 

Wilson's Warbler 3

Orange-crowned Warbler 5

Chipping Sparrow 1

Fox Sparrow 1

Dark-eyed Junco 10 

Hermit Thrush 8

Blue-headed Vireo 

Gambel's White Crowned Sparrow 4

Dusky Flycatcher 1

Audubon's Warbler 1

Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1

House Wren 1

Lincoln's Sparrow

Thank you for the great season everyone. Look for our updates in Spring! 

Nancy Ransom 

Bird Bander 

Bird Conservancy of the Rockies