An early light west breeze brought us some birds around the station. Fourteen species banded including Swainson's and Hermit Thrushes along with a Red-eyed and Cassin's Vireo.
48 New Birds Banded
Wilson's Warbler- 12
Orange-crowned Warbler- 3
Ruby-crowned Kinglet- 2
House Wren- 1
Red-eyed Vireo- 1
Cassin's Vireo- 1
Swainson's Thrush- 1
Hermit Thrush- 8
Oregon Junco- 3
Lincoln's Sparrow- 1
Green-tailed Towhee- 4
Spotted Towhee- 2
Gambel's White-crowned Sparrow- 5
American Robin- 4
7 Recaptures
Wilson's Warbler- 2
Oregon Junco- 2
Hermit Thrush- 1
Yellow-breasted Chat-2
The banding station will be open tomorrow from sunrise until @11:30 AM.
Stop by if you are in the vicinity.
Have a good day!
Julie Shieldcastle
Chico Basin Ranch Bird Bander
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies