Bird Conservancy of the Rockies- Chico Basin Banding Station 9/4/2023

[Chicobander]

Lower bird numbers today, but we caught a very nice bird- Worm-eating Warbler! That is even a rare bird for Northern Ohio where I am from. Bill Maynard said 2012 was the last time one has been recorded at the Ranch. The three recaptures we caught all gained weight since Saturday when they were originally banded. A good sign! There is sure enough insect food options at the banding area for them to bulk up.

31 New Banded Birds

Wilson's Warbler- 12

Orange-crowned Warbler- 1

MacGillivray's Warbler- 2

Worm-eating Warbler- 1

Common Yellowthroat- 1

Western Flycatcher-3

Willow Flycatcher- 2

House Wren- 2

Red-breasted Nuthatch- 2

Lazuli Bunting- 2

Yellow-breasted Chat- 2

Gray Catbird- 1

3 Recaptures

Western Flycatcher

Lazuli Bunting

Western Tanager

The station will be open tomorrow through Saturday this week from Sunrise until around 11:30 AM or until the heat shuts us down. Tomorrow looks to be a cooler day and I have heard a cold front is coming through overnight soooo.... Tomorrow may be a good day banding/birding. Have a good day!

Julie Shieldcastle

Chico Basin Ranch Bird Bander

Bird Conservancy of the Rockies