Bird Conservancy of the Rockies - Barr Lake Banding Station 10/3 - 10/8/25

[Meredith McBurney]

Sadly and shockingly, our number of new birds continues to be in single digits (it has been almost 2 weeks....)  Here are the new captures for the past 5 days:

10/3 - 5 new birds:

Hermit Thrush 1

Orange-crowned Warbler 2

Wilson's Warbler 1

Spotted Towhee 1 (FOS)

10/4 - 2 new birds:

Green-tailed Towhee

White-crowned Sparrow, Gambel's 1

10/5 - 2 new birds:

Wilson's Warbler 1

Spotted Towhee 1

10/7 - 7 new birds:

Northern Flicker, Red-shafted 1

Northern Flicker, Yellow-shafted 1

(These 2 Flickers provided a much needed treat.  Both adult males, they were caught together in the same net.  We have had several hybrids over the years, but I think this is the first true Yellow-shafted we have caught.  Great to compare!)

Hammond's Flycatcher 1 (late.....)

Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1

Hermit Thrush 2

Gray Catbird 1

10/8 - 4 new plus 2 returns (banded a prior year):

Lincoln's Sparrow 2

Song Sparrow 1 new, 1 banded last year

White-crowned Sparrow, Gambel's 1 new, 1 banded last year

Our visitor hours: Weekends we are running 3 sessions, at 8, 9, and 10 a.m.  Most weekdays (Tues through Fri) there is a 7:30 to 8:30 session.   These are small group sessions (15 or fewer visitors), and a great way to learn more about the species that move through the front range in the fall.  There is a $7 fee and registration is required - click here to register.

Meredith McBurney

Bander - Barr Lake Banding Station

Bird Conservancy of the Rockies