Chatfield Banding Station, Bird Conservancy of the Rockies 5-17-26

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Meredith McBurney

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May 18, 2026, 12:14:27 PM (14 hours ago) May 18

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We ended our third week yesterday, with more of the regulars; lots of Yellow Warblers and Catbirds, no new species. It is great to be off today when it is raining so nicely!

Here are the 31 new and 5 returns from Sunday:

Western Wood-Pewee 2
Black-capped Chickadee 1 new, 2 returns, both banded last fall (our first ever fall banding at Chatfield)
Northern House Wren 1 new, 1 banded 2024, recaught 2025
Gray Catbird 12 new, 1 banded 2025
Yellow Warbler 8 new, 1 banded 2025
MacGillivray's Warbler 1
Common Yellowthroat 2
Wilson's Warbler 1
Yellow-breasted Chat 1
Song Sparrow 1
White-crowned Sparrow, Mountain 1

We are banding Tuesday through Sunday (closed Mondays) through May 31, weather permitting. There are opportunities for the public to visit on weekends and early mornings most weekdays. Reservations are required and can be made through the Denver Audubon website. (Many/most sessions are already sold out, so sign up now if you are interested!)