Grand Valley Audubon Banding Station - Bird Conservancy of the Rockies (09/29/25) – Mesa Co.
Mietron Shahbodaghloo
Although slower, it seems like our larger storms last night prevented some of our migrants from going further and stopping by the station today. We had our first Hermit Thrush with a good amount of fat and a MacGillivray’s which we had not seen in over a week. Hopefully this high-pressure system brings some more migrant birds in.
7 Newly Banded Birds:
Gambel’s White-crowned Sparrow: 3
Hermit Thrush: 1
MacGillivray’s Warbler: 1
Wilson’s Warbler: 1
Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay: 1
1 Recaptured Birds:
Spotted Towhee: 1
The station will operate daily (Monday-Friday) from around 7:00a-1:00p (weather
dependent) until October 10th.
We’re located at James M Robb Colorado River State Park by the Kingfisher parking lot. Follow the yellow signs pointing to the banding station! 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
GVAS Bird Bander | Mesa County
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies