Chico Basin Ranch Banding Report/ Bird Conservancy of the Rockies-May 23, 2024

[Chicobander]

Today was an enjoyable day for being outside. Thirteen bird species were newly banded including one recapture. A better bird day than yesterday. A few flycatchers graced us with their presence.

26 New Banded Birds

Wilson's Warbler- 1

MacGillivray's Warbler- 8

Dusky Flycatcher- 1

Willow Flycatcher-2

Western Wood-pewee- 1

House Wren- 1

Lincoln's Sparrow- 1

Lazuli Bunting- 1

Yellow-breasted Chat- 1

Hermit Thrush- 3

Swainson's Thrush- 4

Gray Catbird- 1

American Robin- 1

1 Recapture

Lazuli Bunting

If you are visiting the Ranch please stop by the Banding Station and share your sightings.

The banding station will be open tomorrow and Saturday this week from sunrise until @ 11 AM. 

***If wanting to visit Chico Basin, it is open to a limited number of people each day during this month. Please go to the Aiken Audubon Website to register for a morning to visit. There is a daily registration fee.

Have a good day,

Julie Shieldcastle

Chico Basin Ranch, Bird Bander

Bird Conservancy of the Rockies