Well, It appears that the Lincoln's and White-crowned Sparrows dropped in from flying overnight. The American Goldfinch is the first for this fall season for the station. Sixteen bird species were captured.
49 New Birds Banded
Wilson's Warbler- 15
Orange-crowned Warbler- 3
Western Wood-pewee- 1
Rub-crowned Kinglet- 1
Chipping Sparrow- 1
Lincoln's Sparrow- 10
Green-tailed Towhee- 2
Gambel's White-crowned Sparrow- 4
Lark Sparrow -1
American Goldfinch- 1
Swainson's Thrush- 1
Hermit Thrush- 3
Western Tanager- 1
Gray Catbird- 3
Brown Thrasher- 1
American Robin-1
No recaptures
The Banding station will be open tomorrow through Saturday this week from sunrise until @ 11:30 AM. Have a good day!
Julie Shieldcastle
Chico Basin Bird Bander
Bird Conservancy Of the Rockies