The Wilson's Warblers may and I say may have mostly gone south. Tomorrow will tell if that is the case. Nineteen bird species captured today including 3 races of the Dark-eyed Juncos (Oregon, Pink-sided, and Slate-colored).
Here is the catch of the day:
42 New Birds
Wilson's Warbler -5
Orange-crowned Warbler -3
Ruby-crowned Kinglet -5
Clay-colored Sparrow -1
Chipping Sparrow -2
Lincoln's Sparrow -2
Oregon Junco-1
Pink-sided Junco-2
Slate-colored Junco -2
Cassin's Vireo -1
Gambel's White-crowned Sparrow -6
Mountain White-crowned Sparrow -1
Song Sparrow -1
White-throated Sparrow -2
Spotted Towhee -3
Green-tailed Towhee -1
Hermit Thrush -1
American Robin -1
Brown Thrasher -1
Red-shafted Flicker -1
9 Recaptures
Gambel's White-crowned Sparrow -1
White-throated Sparrow -1
Spotted Towhee -3
Gray Catbird -1
Brown Thrasher -3
The Banding station will be open mornings through this Friday.
Have a good day,
Julie Shieldcastle, bander
Chico Basin Ranch
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies