Bird Conservancy of the Rockies Chico Banding Station-May 9, 2023

[Chicobander]

Another pleasant day for birds. Four new species for the season including Virginia's Warbler, Tennessee Warbler, Northern Waterthrush, and a handsome Orchard Oriole. Ten warbler species were banded (Yellow, Orange-crowned, Virginia's, Tennessee, Wilson's, MacGillivray's, Yellow-rumped, Ovenbird, Common Yellowthroat, and Northern Waterthrush).

55 New Birds

Yellow Warbler- 4

Orange-crowned Warbler- 3

Wilson's Warbler- 1

Virginia's Warbler- 1

Tennessee Warbler- 1

MacGillivray's Warbler- 4

Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle subspecies)- 1

Yellow-rumped Warbler (Audubon's subspecies)- 2

Northern Waterthrush- 1

Ovenbird- 1

Common Yellowthroat- 1

House Wren- 5

Clay-colored Sparrow- 1

Lincoln's Sparrow- 4

Green-tailed Towhee- 2

White-crowned Sparrow (Gambel's subspecies)- 1

Spotted Towhee- 1

American Goldfinch- 6

Hermit Thrush- 5

Swainson's Thrush- 3

Gray Catbird- 1

Orchard Oriole-1

Bullock's Oriole- 2

Black-headed Grosbeak- 1

Brown Thrasher- 2

No Recaptures

The Banding Station will be open this week through Saturday from Sunrise until @ 11 am.

Enjoy the outdoors!

Julie Shieldcastle

Chico Basin Ranch Bird Bander

Bird Conservancy of the Rockies