Bird Conservancy of the Rockies - Barr Banding Report, 10-11-22

[Meredith McBurney]

On a calm weather day, birds visited our nets at a leisurely pace, with a few birds in each net run.  We had one station rarity - a Marsh Wren - We've only caught 5 in the last 17 years.  Also caught our first Robin of the season.  (Robins are one of a few larger, common birds that we don't usually catch until the end of the season.  We are now eagerly awaiting our first Flicker.)

Here's the breakdown of the 38 new birds caught today:

Downy Woodpecker 1

Marsh Wren 1

Hermit Thrush 3

American Robin 1

Gray Catbird 2

Orange-crowned Warbler 2

Yellow-rumped Warbler, Audubon's 15

Yellow-rumped Warbler, Myrtle 2

Yellow-rumped Warbler, unknown 1

Spotted Towhee 1

Chipping Sparrow 2

Song Sparrow 2 new, 1 banded last year

White-crowned Sparrow, Gambel's 4

If you'd like to enjoy fall birds up close and personal, please come visit!  You do need a reservation - just click here! we are offering one-hour slots (up to 15 visitors at a time) from 7:30-8:30 most weekdays (closed Mondays), and 8-9, 9-10, and 10-11 on weekends, through October 23.  Only 2 more weeks!

Meredith McBurney
Bander, Barr Lake Station
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies