Bird Conservancy of the Rockies - Chatfield Banding Report, 5/17/22

[Meredith McBurney]

A slow-ish morning with an early close due to heat.  Only banded 14 new, with 2 new returns.  (Also captured 11 others that returned for a 2nd or 3rd visit this season.)

Here's the breakdown of the first-timers:

Gray Catbird 3 new, 1 banded 2021

Cedar Waxwing 1 FOS

Yellow Warbler 4 new, 1 banded 2019

Yellow-breasted Chat 2

Lincoln's Sparrow 1

White-crowned Sparrow, Mountain 1

Black-headed Grosbeak 1 FOS

Lesser Goldfinch 1 FOS

We are open 6 mornings per week, closed on Mondays.  Registration is required to visit on the weekends - there are three 1 hour sessions, starting at 7:30, 8:30 and 9:30.  Go here to register.  There are school groups every week day, arriving about 9:30.  Individuals may drop by early mornings during the week although there are groups visiting early on some days.

Meredith McBurney
Bander, Chatfield Station

Bird Conservancy of the Rockies