14 Warbler Species at Chico Basin Ranch

[Sam Fason]

Chico Basin Ranch was very productive this morning, and I came away with 14 warbler species, although I bet there were a few that I missed (Nashville, Chat, etc.)

Here are some highlights: 

Chestnut-sided Warbler (continuing at HQ)

Blackpoll Warbler (Rose Pond)

Ovenbird (HQ)

Northern Parula (Rose Pond)

American Redstart (HQ)

Townsend's Warbler (HQ)

MacGillivray's Warbler (HQ and Rose Pond)

Swainson's Thrush (HQ and Banding Station)

Cassin's Vireo (Banding Station)

Warbling Vireo (HQ)

Hammond's Flycatcher (Rose Pond)

Bald Eagle (flyover, HQ)

Barn Owl (Banding station)

Red-headed Woodpecker (Banding Station)

Full species list for those interested:

http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S23366240

http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S23366382

Great day to be out, and big thanks to Bill Maynard for showing me around for much of the morning. 

Sam Fason, Colorado Springs