Bird Conservancy of the Rockies Chico Basin Ranch 9/29/22

[Chicobander]

With not having much experience with bird migration in the West, I thought there might be a bit of migration overnight with the light NNW wind. It appears that a few birds dropped in this morning. Twenty-three bird species were captured at the station including a special highlight of a Yellow-bellied Flycatcher. Which I was told it is the second one banded here at Chico Basin. The White-crowned Sparrows and Wilson's Warblers were the dominating species.

Here is the Catch of the Day:

72 New Birds

Wilson's Warbler - 19

Orange-crowned Warbler -5

American Redstart -1

Audubon's Yellow-rumped Warbler

Myrtle Yellow-rumped Warbler

Ruby-crowned Kinglet -2

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher -1

Dusky Flycatcher -1

Clay-colored Sparrow-1

Chipping Sparrow -5

House Wren -1

Oregon Junco-1

Lincoln's Sparrow -3

Song Sparrow -1

Green-tailed Towhee -1

Gambel's White-crowned Sparrow-16

Mountain White-crowned Sparrow -1

Spotted Towhee -5

Gray Catbird -1

American Robin -5

Red-shafted Flicker -1

9 Recaptures

Wilson's Warbler -1

Ruby-crowned Kinglet -1

Spotted Towhee -3

Gray Catbird -1

Western Tanager -1

Hermit Thrush -2

Tomorrow is the last banding day for fall season at Chico Basin Ranch. I am very thankful for all the volunteers who contributed to the project this season. Many thanks also to the Birders who have been very helpful with western bird natural history. It is important in understanding bird behaviors and habitat needs for bird conservation. The folks here at Chico have been very accommodating and kind, thank you all for what you do.

Have a good day,

Julie Shieldcastle, Bander

Chico Basin Ranch

Bird conservancy of the Rockies