Bird Conservancy Banding Report - Chatfield, 5/1/17

[Meredith...@birdconservancy.org]

An unusual and interesting mix of species for Chatfield today. In our 12 years here, I've never had a male/female pair of Bushtits followed by a pair of Blue-grey Gnatcatchers. The Bushtits must be nesting out near the river - we banded the male a couple of days ago, and then recaught him with his lady in the same net today. Here's the rundown of the 16 new birds caught today:

Bushtit 1

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 4

Hermit Thrush 4

American Robin 1

Virginia's Warbler 1

Yellow-rumped Warbler, Myrtle 1

Spotted Towhee 1 new, 1 banded 2016

Lincoln's Sparrow 2

The banding station runs daily, weather permitting, through June 1 (except for May 4-6 and 29), from 7:00 to approximately 11:30. There have been some changes in WEEKEND visiting policies - If you are planning a weekend visit, I strongly encourage you to go to Denveraudubon.org to get more information and guarantee your spot by PRE-REGISTERING. Weekdays are the same as in the past - school groups arrive between 9:30 and 10; early weekday mornings are the best time for a peaceful visit with us and the birds! 

Meredith McBurney
Bander
Chatfield Banding Station
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies