Chico Basin Ranch Bird Banding Report/ Bird Conservancy of the Rockies- May 16, 2024

[Chicobander]

A quiet day for birds at the Ranch. Eight birds captured including a first of the season Willow Flycatcher. The Hooded Warbler was still singing and foraging near the banding table. Western Tanager and Ash-throated Flycatcher were heard singing this morning.

12 New Banded Birds

Yellow Warbler- 2

Wilson's Warbler- 1

Willow Flycatcher- 1

American Goldfinch- 1

Lincoln's Sparrow- 1

Hermit Thrush- 1

Swainson's Thrush- 5

1 Recapture

Brown Thrasher

It is a beautiful day to be outside. Enjoy!

The banding station will be open tomorrow and Saturday from Sunrise until @11 am.

Stop by the banding station if you are visiting the Ranch and please share your sightings.

***Remember Chico Basin is open to a limited number of people each day during this month. Please go to the Aiken Audubon Website to register for a morning to visit. There is a daily registration fee. 

Have a good day,

Julie Shieldcastle

Chico Basin Ranch, Bander

Bird Conservancy of the Rockies