Bird Conservancy of the Rockies Chico Banding Station-May 3, 2023

[Chicobander]

A very quiet day at the banding station. Aiken Audubon had a birding trip to the Ranch today. It is always nice to have folks stop by. The highlights for us were Say's Phoebe and the Ovenbird. Thirty-three new birds including nine species were banded today. Apparently the birds are continuing on north. It seems odd that I did not see or hear any Yellow-rumped Warblers around the tree grove/banding station.  

33 New Birds

Ruby-crowned Kinglet- 2

Ovenbird- 1

Brewer's Sparrow- 7

Chipping Sparrow- 16

Lincoln's Sparrow-1

Spotted Towhee- 3

American Goldfinch- 1

Say's Phoebe -1

Hermit Thrush -1

No Recaptures or Returns today.

The Banding Station will be operating this week everyday through Saturday from sunrise to @11:00AM. Stop on by if you are in the area.

Have a good day!

Julie Shieldcastle

Chico Basin Ranch Bird Bander

Bird Conservancy of the Rockies