Bird Conservancy of the Rockies - Barr Banding Report, 9/17/22

[Meredith McBurney]

Good supply of interesting birds and lots of visitors to enjoy them!  Perfect Saturday!

53 birds banded of 17 species.  More sparrow species than warbler species, including a relatively rare Savannah Sparrow.  Here's the breakdown:

Rock Wren 2

House Wren 2

Hermit Thrush 1 (FOS)

Orange-crowned Warbler 3

Yellow-rumped Warbler, Audubon's 14

Townsend's Warbler 1

Common Yellowthroat 1

Wilson's Warbler 14

Spotted Towhee 1 (FOS)

Green-tailed Towhee 2

Chipping Sparrow 1

Brewer's Sparrow 2

Savannah Sparrow 1

Lincoln's Sparrow 1

White-crowned Sparrow, Gambel's 5

American Goldfinch 2

If you'd like to enjoy fall birds up close and personal, please come visit!  You do need a reservation - just click here! we are offering one-hour slots (up to 15 visitors at a time) from 7:30-8:30 most weekdays (closed Mondays), and 8-9, 9-10, and 10-11 on weekends. 

Meredith McBurney
Bander, Barr Lake Station
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies