Bird Conservancy of the Rockies - Chatfield Banding Report, 4/23/22

[Meredith McBurney]

Except for the wind, opening day of spring banding was very normal, which was excellent after the very low numbers of birds caught both spring (Chatfield) and fall (Barr) in 2021. The wind, which kicked up about 9:15 and required the closure of over half the nets, probably kept it from being a banner early spring day.  Banded 13 new and caught 3 that were banded last year.  New birds included a White-throated Sparrow, only the second caught at the station (the other one was caught last year).  Here's the breakdown:

Black-capped Chickadee 1 new, 1 banded 2020

House Wren 1

Yellow-rumped Warbler, Audubon's 2

Yellow-rumped Warbler, Myrtle 1

Spotted Towhee 1 new, 1 banded 2020

Song Sparrow 1 banded 2020

Lincoln's Sparrow 3

White-throated Sparrow 1

White-crowned Sparrow, Gambel's 3

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Meredith McBurney
Bander, Chatfield Station

Bird Conservancy of the Rockies