Bird Conservancy of the Rockies Banding Chico Basin Ranch- May 2, 2023

[Chicobander]

There were slightly different birds in the tree/shrub area around the banding station today. Thirteen species banded with a total of 45 individuals. First of the spring was Orange-crowned Warbler, Common Yellowthroat, Cooper's Hawk, Clay-colored Sparrow, and Spotted Towhee. The flocks of Chipping Sparrows moved later this morning than yesterday's group.

45 New Birds

Orange-crowned Warbler- 3

Common Yellowthroat- 2

Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle Subspecies)- 8

Yellow-ruped Warbler (Audubon's Subspecies)- 1

House Wren-2

Brewer's Sparrow- 5

Chipping Sparrow -12

Lincon's Sparrow -1

Clay-colored Sparrow- 1

White-crowned Sparrow (Gambel's subspecies)- 2

Hermit Thrush -5

Spotted Towhee- 2

Cooper's Hawk (male)- 1

No recaptures or returns.

The Banding station will be open this week Monday - Saturday from sunrise to about 11AM. Please stop by if you are in the area. Have a good day!

Julie Shieldcastle

Chico Basin Ranch Bird Bander

Bird Conservancy of the Rockies