Bird Conservancy of the Rockies Banding Report - Chico Basin Ranch 5/1

[Chicobander]

First day banding at Chico Basin Ranch for the season. Nets were operated 3.5 hours today after clearing net lanes and setting up nets. A good day for a short day which totaled 44 new birds and eleven species. The Highlight was the Prothonotary Warbler male. Chipping Sparrows were in flocks around the station as you will see from the totals. 

44 New Birds

Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle subspecies)- 9

Yellow-rumped Warbler (Audubon's subspecies)- 1

Prothonotary Warbler- 1

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher- 1

House Wren- 1

Chipping Sparrow- 24

Brewer's Sparrow- 2

Lincoln's Sparrow- 1

Gambel's White-crowned Sparrow- 1

American Goldfinch- 1

Hermit Thrush- 1

No Recaptures or returns

The Banding Station will be open until around 11 AM this Spring season Monday - Saturday May 1-June 2nd (EXCEPT During the Pike's Peak Birding Festival we will be open Sunday May 21st and closed on Monday May 22nd). Stop by the Banding station when you visit the Ranch. There is usually something interesting to see. Have a good day

Julie Shieldcastle

Chico Basin Ranch Bird Bander

Bird Conservancy of the Rockies