Bird Conservancy of the Rockies Chico Banding Station-May 20, 2023

[Chicobander]

A foggy morning to start the day with the sun came out @ 1000. A large selection of Swainson's Thrushes again today. From the looks of things a few birds stuck around for a day due to the weather last night. We recaptured nine birds from previous days. 

The highlight of the day was a Say's Phoebe return from 2020 banded as an adult which means it was at least three years old at banding time. The Say's Phoebe had a brood patch and she was at least six years old this year! Hoping she returns for another year or more!

45 New Banded Birds

Yellow Warbler- 2

Magnolia Warbler- 1

Common Yellowthroat- 1

MacGillivray's Warbler- 2

Least Flycatcher- 3

Western Wood-Pewee- 3

Lincoln's Sparrow- 4

Chipping Sparrow- 1

House Wren- 2

Bullock's Oriole- 1

Gray Catbird- 2

Swainson's Thrush- 20

Hermit Thrush- 2

Veery- 1

9 Recaptures(Amt changed in grams from original banding)

Hammond's Flycatcher- (+.1g)

Common Yellowthroat- (+.6g)

Ovenbird- (+.5g)

House Wren- (-.3g)

Plumbeous Vireo- (+.8g)

Lincoln's Sparrow- 2 (+.3g, -.9g)

Swainson's Thrush- 2 (-.5g, +.5g)

1 Return- Previously banded at the station

Say's Phoebe- female at least 6 years old

Due to low inventory of Thrush bands, 21 SWTHs were released in addition to the banded numbers above. The banding station will be open tomorrow from Sunrise until @ 11 AM. Enjoy the weekend!

Julie Shieldcastle

Chico Basin Ranch Bird Bander

Bird Conservancy of the Rockies