Chico Basin Ranch Banding Station Report- May 1, 2026-Bird Conservancy of the Rockies

[Chicobander]

Yesterday the weather was conducive for banding. Today we had a normal opening and once the sun came out the birds were busy hunting for insects. They were active hunting after 9:30 AM. Three new species for the season include Tennessee Warbler, Brewer's Sparrow, and American Goldfinch. 

48 New Banded Birds

Tennessee Warbler- 1

Orange-crowned Warbler- 2

Common Yellowthroat- 1

Myrtle (Yellow-rumped) Warbler- 13

Audubon's (Yellow-rumped) Warbler- 8

Intergrade Yellow-rumped Warbler- 3

Northern House Wren- 2

Swainson's Thrush- 1

Chipping Sparrow- 7

Brewer's Sparrow- 2

American Goldfinch- 1

Mountain (White-crowned) Sparrow-1

Gambel's (White-crowned) Sparrow- 5

Spotted Towhee- 1

1 Return-still waiting on the original banding date info

Blue Jay

The Ranch Roads should be dry enough to visit tomorrow. Please register on the Aiken Audubon Website www.aikenaudubon.com

Please stop by the banding station to share your sightings. The Banding station will be open tomorrow from Sunrise until @11 AM. 

Nice to see the sunshine!

Have a good day,

Julie Shieldcastle

Chico Basin Ranch Bird Bander

Bird Conservancy of the Rockies