Bird Conservancy of the Rockies Banding Report, Chatfield 4-25-21

[Meredith McBurney]

Today, day 2 of banding this spring, was similar to yesterday and typical of this time of year.  Just 10 new birds captured.   

There were lots of Yellow-rumped Warblers around, but they stayed high up in the trees.  Bald Eagles, Turkey Vultures, Pelicans, Red-tailed Hawks and a lovely Broad-winged Hawk kept us focused on the sky in our spare time.

We did have our first Ruby-crowned Kinglet (right on schedule) and a Mountain Chickadee, which is a new bird for the station (our 101st!).  Here's the breakdown:

Mountain Chickadee 1

Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1

Spotted Towhee 1

Song Sparrow 2 new, 1 banded 2018

Lincoln's Sparrow 3

White-crowned Sparrow, Gambel's 1

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Meredith McBurney
Bander, Chatfield Station
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies