Bird Conservancy of the Rockies- Chico Basin Ranch 9/27/2023

[Chicobander]

A beautiful day to be outside. Not much bird action with only 12 bird species recorded. The highlight was first of the season- Sharp-shinned Hawk Hatching year male.

22 New Birds Banded

Wilson's Warbler- 6

Ruby-crowned Kinglet- 3

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher- 1

Hermit thrush- 3

Oregon Junco- 2

Lincoln's Sparrow- 1

Gambel's White-crowned Sparrow-1

Song Sparrow- 1

Green-tailed Towhee- 1

Gray Catbird- 1

Brown Thrasher- 1

Sharp-shinned Hawk- 1

5 Recaptures

 Wilson's Warbler- 2

Oregon Junco- 2

Hermit Thrush- 1

All recaptures increased their weight from original banding date. The banding station will be open tomorrow and Friday from Sunrise until @ 11:30 AM. Enjoy the Day!

Julie Shieldcastle

Chico Basin Ranch Bird Bander

Bird Conservancy of the Rockies