Bird Conservancy of the Rockies Chico Banding Station-May 19, 2023

[Chicobander]

More Swainson's Thrushes dominated the Russian Olive Grove here again today. Seventeen bird species captured. Birds slowed down around 1000 today. No rain but very hazy due to the smoke from up north. 

91 Birds Banded

Common Yellowthroat- 3

MacGillivray's Warbler- 1

Yellow Warbler- 3

Least Flycatcher- 3

Hammond's Flycatcher- 1

Dusky Flycatcher-1

House Wren- 1

Lincoln's Sparrow- 2

Spotted Towhee- 4

Plumbeous Vireo- 1

House Finch- 2

Swainson's Thrush- 61

Veery- 1

Yellow-breasted Chat- 2

Gray Catbird- 5

6 Recaptures

MacGillivray's Warbler

Lincoln's Sparrow- 2

Swainson's Thrush- 1

Gray Catbird

Traill's Flycatcher- bird we captured yesterday- took additional measurements and it still falls in-between range for Willow and Alder Flycatcher. If only it would sing in the hand...

1 Return/recapture

female Bullock's Oriole we first caught this spring on 5/13- She is a local breeder for sure.

The banding station will be open both days this weekend wether permitting from sunrise to @11 AM. Stop by if you are in the area.

Julie Shieldcastle

Chico Basin Bird Bander

Bird Conservancy of the Rockies