Chatfield Banding Station - Bird Conservancy of the Rockies 5/22/25

[meredith]

Another decent day, with a nice mix of birds and 3 new species for the season.  35 new, 2 returns (also 17 recaps, which are not listed):

Willow Flycatcher 3 (FOS)

Warbling Vireo 1

Swainson's Thrush 2

Gray Catbird 8

Yellow Warbler 9

MacGillivray's Warbler 1

Common Yellowthroat 3

Wilson's Warbler 1

Yellow-breasted Chat 2 new, 2 returns (1 banded in 2021, 1 in 2024)

Lincoln's Sparrow 1

Lazuli Bunting 1 (FOS)

Lesser Goldfinch 2 (FOS)

American Goldfinch 1

We are banding Tuesday through Sunday (closed Mondays) through May 31, weather permitting.  There are opportunities for the public to visit on weekends and occasional weekdays through the Denver Audubon website.  (Some days are already sold out, so sign up now if you are interested!)

Meredith McBurney

Chatfield Bander

Bird Conservancy of the Rockies