Bird Conservancy of the Rockies- Chico Basin Ranch Banding Station Report- October 3, 2024

[Chicobander]

The Northwinds brought in more sparrows or the birds from the south side of the fence came over to the north side. I think it was a little of both. First Red-winged Blackbird caught in the net for me in Colorado and banded. The Juncos made the bulk of the catch. 

84 New Banded Birds

Wilson's Warbler- 7

Orange-crowned Warbler- 7

Audubon's (Yellow-rumped) Warbler- 2

Myrtle (Yellow-rumped Warbler)- 5

Ruby-crowned Kinglet- 6

American Goldfinch- 1

Lincoln's Sparrow- 3

Chipping Sparrow- 8

Oregon Junco- 21

Gambel's White-crowned Sparrow- 8

Vesper Sparrow- 2

Spotted Towhee- 3

Hermit Thrush- 8

Red-winged Blackbird- 1

Red-shafted (Northern) Flicker- 2

6 Recaptures- all of which gained a little weight since last capture

Wilson's Warbler- 1

Oregon Junco- 3

Hermit Thrush- 2

Tomorrow is the last day of the bird banding season at Chico Basin Ranch. The nets will be open at sunrise until @ 11:45 AM. Birding on the ranch is available through the weekend. 

Remember to go to the Aiken Audubon Society website to register for birding access to the Ranch. 

www.aikenaudubon.com

Have a good day,

Julie Shieldcastle, Bander

Chico Basin Ranch

Bird Conservancy of the Rockies