Bird Conservancy of the Rockies- Chico Basin Ranch Banding Station-9/13/22

[Chicobander]

In  my mind, the Wilson's Warbler should be the CO state bird for the month of September. I am  not knocking the Lark Bunting one bit- it is a very nice State Bird. Today was evidence that the Wilson's are passing through southern CO. A new species for the year the Chestnut-sided Warbler and other highlights included the Warbling Vireo and Townsend's Warbler. Eighteen bird species were captured, banded, and released unharmed.

85 New Birds

Wilson's Warbler -43

Townsend's Warbler -1

Orange-crowned Warbler -7

Chestnut-sided Warbler -1

Hammond's Flycatcher -2

Dusky Flycatcher -2

Western Flycatcher-1

Warbling Vireo -1

Clay-colored Sparrow -3

Brewer's Sparrow -1

Chipping Sparrow -3

Lincoln's Sparrow-5

Lark Sparrow -1

Green -tailed Towhee -1

Western Tanager -1

Gray Catbird -2

Brown Thrasher -7

American Robin -3

3 Recaptures

Gray Catbird -2

Brown Thrasher -1

Banding station is open mornings Monday- Saturday. Closed Sunday. Stop by the station when you visit. You never know what might be around.

Julie Shieldcastle, Bander

Chico Basin Ranch

Bird Conservancy of the Rockies.