Bird Conservancy Banding Report - Chico Basin Ranch, 9/16/19

[Robert Snowden]

Unfortunately the weather wasn't very cooperative today. After a promising start, a strong breeze suddenly began within an hour and a half of open nets, and caused us to quickly shut things down. We still managed to catch a few birds, with 15 newly-banded individuals and 2 recaptures, of 5 total species. Among these was the first Ruby-crowned Kinglet of the season––our 40th species so far. 

Today's summary:

Wilson's Warbler 11

Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1 (FOS)

Cassin's Vireo 1

Western Tanager 1

Brown Thrasher 3 (1 new, 2 within-season recaptures)

We are open 6 days a week, closed on Sundays. This week we'll be opening nets at 6:40 AM and closing at 11:40 AM, with a potentially earlier close if it's windy like today was. My fingers are crossed for calmer conditions and more migrant activity. Visitors are welcome!

Robert Snowden

Bander, Chico Basin Ranch

Bird Conservancy of the Rockies