Chico Basin Ranch Banding Station 4/29/2026

[Chicobander]

Not as many birds around today as yesterday. No flocks of Yellow-rumps or White-crowned Sparrows around. Swainson's Thrush and Ovenbird were the highlights of the day. Yes, I know Swainson's Thrush will not be a highlight later except for their numbers. 

23 New Banded Birds

Orange-crowned Warbler- 5

Audubon's Yellow-rumped Warbler- 4

Myrtle Yellow-rumped Warbler- 1

Ovenbird- 1

Ruby-crowned Kinglet- 1

Northern House Wren- 4

Chipping Sparrow- 2

Gambel's White-crowned Sparrow- 1

Hermit Thrush- 2

Swainson's Thrush- 1

American Robin- 1

2 Recaptures - banded this week(Both increased weight from banding date)

Northern House Wren

Lincoln's Sparrow

2 Returns from last fall season

American Robin -2

Tomorrow does not look favorable to be outside but the weather always changes. 

Hope it does rain, because it is needed greatly around here. 

If birding the ranch be sure to register at www.aikenaudubon.com before coming out.

The banding station will be open at sunrise until @ 11 AM weather dependent.

Enjoy the day,

Julie Shieldcastle

Chico Basin Ranch Bird Bander

Bird Conservancy of the Rockies