Ridgway Banding Station - Bird Conservancy of the Rockies (09/04/25) – Ouray Co.
Mietron Shahbodaghloo
Very little bird movement in the morning with things picking
up by the afternoon. It’s a good year for Northern Waterthrush here in Ouray
County. Both yesterday and today saw an adult male in the nets. We had two new
species today (Virginia’s Warbler and Cedar Waxing), bringing our total species
count up to 16! The waxwings have been in the area, but they tend to stay up higher
away from the nets. However, we’re hoping to catch a few more warblers in the
coming days, so hopefully this new VIWA is a good sign for what’s to come. Both
of our recaptures today are from previous days this season, so it looks like
they may stick around for a little bit.
14 Newly Banded Birds:
Cedar Waxwing: 1
Gray Catbird: 1
Lincoln’s Sparrow: 1
MacGillivray’s Warbler: 3
Northern Waterthrush: 1
Orange-crowned Warbler: 1
Song Sparrow: 2
Virginia’s Warbler: 1
Wilson’s Warbler: 3
2 Recaptured Birds
Gray Catbird: 1
Orange-crowned Warbler: 1
The station will operate Tuesday-Saturday from ~6:30a-noon until September 13th.
We’re located at Ridgway State Park (Dallas Creek entrance). Turn left and park at the end of the road at the confluence parking lot. We are located on the on the east side of the walking bridge. Feel free to stop by when we’re around!
*** Note: State park entrance fees apply. More information
about Ridgway State Park can be found here.
Have a blessed day!
Mietron Shahbodaghloo
Ridgway SP Bird Bander | Ridgway, Ouray County
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies