Chico Basin Ranch Banding Station Report- May 23, 2026-Bird Conservancy of the Rockies

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Today was not as active as yesterday but we still had a good diversity of birds. Highlights were the female Magnolia Warbler, Pine Siskin, and adult male Summer Tanager. Twenty-three bird species were captured. Most of the Recaptures were breeding bird species so they were not fat nor gained much weight which is expected since they are busy defending territories from invading males or busy gathering nest materials.

53 New Banded Birds

Magnolia Warbler- 1

MacGillivray's Warbler- 4

Wilson's Warbler- 2

Yellow Warbler- 3

Virginia's Warbler- 1

Common Yellowthroat- 3

Least Flycatcher- 1

Ash-throated Flycatcher- 1

Pine Siskin- 1

Lesser Goldfinch- 1

American Goldfinch- 1

Chipping Sparrow- 2

Lincoln's Sparrow- 2

Lazuli Bunting- 1

Green-tailed Towhee- 1

Swainson's Thrush- 19

Hermit Thrush- 1

Orchard Oriole- 1

Western Tanager- 1

Bullock's Oriole- 3

Summer Tanager- 1

Gray Catbird- 2

8 Recaptures

MacGillivray's Warbler- increased weight from banding date

Lazuli Bunting- 2

Orchard Oriole

Bullock's Oriole-2

Yellow-breasted Chat- 2

The Banding Station will be closed tomorrow and reopen on Monday at sunrise. Tomorrow should be good day to bird the Ranch. Weather looks favorable. If wanting to bird the ranch, Please register on the Aiken Audubon Website www.aikenaudubon.com

Enjoy the Weekend,

Julie Shieldcastle

Bander, Chico Basin Ranch

Bird Conservancy of the Rockies