Ovenbird, N Waterthrush, CSR, El Paso Co, Fri.

[Steven Brown]

Hey COBirders,

The last two mornings have seen BIG arrivals of new migrants to Clear Spring Ranch banding. 42 banded Thurs, 52 Fri.

Highlights Thurs - FOY Summer Tanager (2nd year male), 3 N Waterthrush, and lotsa warblers - 10 Com Yellowthroat banded plus Yellow, Wilson’s, MacGillivray’s, Orange-crowned, and 5 YB Chats and a F Rose-breasted Grosbeak paused overhead.

Highlights Friday - FOY Ovenbird (Adult), 5 more N Waterthrush, 11 more Com Yellowthroats, 4 more chats, 12 Lincoln’s Sparrows, 6 Bullock’s Orioles (Ad+2nd Yr, M+F), 4 Lazuli Buntings (3M, F), and more mixed warblers.

Nothing really rare, but good diversity, and small birds were moving all over both mornings, especially early. Things get pretty quiet after about 9:00.

Happy Migration,

Steve Brown

Colo Spgs 

[Randy Vernon]

Where, precisely, is the banding station?

Randy Vernon

Colorado Springs