Bird Conservancy of the Rockies- Chico Basin Ranch Banding Station-9/2/22

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Wilson's Warbler were the most numerous with the Western Wood-Pewees disappearing overnight. Highlights for the day were another Curve-billed Thrasher, Swainson's Thrush, Willow Flycatcher and some volunteers got excited about Common Grackles. You never know what birds may intrigue someone. A Good bird is in the eye of the beholder.

39 New Birds

Wilson's Warbler - 18

MacGillivray's Warbler -1

Dusky Flycatcher -1

Willow Flycatcher -1

House Wren -2

Swainson's Thrush -1

Yellow-breasted Chat -3

Black-headed Grosbeak -1

Brown Thrasher -3

Northern Mockingbird -2

American Robin -2

Curve-billed thrasher -1

Common Grackle - 3

5 Recaptures

Wilson's Warbler-2

Ovenbird -1

Brown Thrasher -1

American Robin -1* banded in a previous year

The Ovenbird was first banded 8/30 4 days ago and gained 1.5g in that time period. Nice!

The Chico Basin Ranch Banding Station is operated Monday - Saturday through September 30th. Depending on the weather, banding will conclude around 11:30 AM. Come visit the Ranch to see what is migrating through the area and stop by the banding station.

Julie Shieldcastle, Bander

Chico Basin Ranch

Bird Conservancy of the Rockies