Chico Basin Ranch Banding Report/ Bird Conservancy of the Rockies- May 4, 2024

[Chicobander]

I thought Colorado was a sunshine state but at least this week the clouds have been heavy and do not break up until @9:30- 10 o'clock. These mornings have been very cool with little to no insects moving around for birds to follow and catch. Four bird species captured in the nets today.

3 New Birds Banded

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

Yellow Warbler

Swainson's Thrush

1 Recapture- banded yesterday

Orange-crowned Warbler gained mass (weight) from yesterday.

A few Bullock's Orioles were high in the cottonwoods and an Ash-throated Flycatcher was flitting around the trees as well.

***Remember Chico Basin is open to a limited number of people each day during this month. Please go to the Aiken Audubon Website to register for a morning to visit. There is a daily registration fee.

Enjoy the day and please visit the banding station when you visit the Ranch. Let me know what you are seeing. We open at Sunrise and operate until @11 am. 

Have a good weekend!

Julie Shieldcastle, Bander

Chico Basin Ranch

Bird Conservancy of the Rockies