Bird Conservancy of the Rockies Chico Banding Station-May 16, 2023

[Chicobander]

A very enjoyable day. The Swainson's Thrushes that we banded yesterday moved on or at least we did not capture any of them today. Eighteen species of birds captured which included only one White-throated Sparrow recapture. Maybe it is the bird that has been singing for us the last several days. Appears that an influx of Hermit Thrushes, MacGillivray's and Plumbeous Vireos arrived this morning from the capture and sounds around the banding station.

60 New Birds Banded

Wilson's Warbler- 1

Virginia's Warbler-1

MacGillivray's Warbler- 11

House Wren-2

Western Wood-Pewee- 1

Warbling Vireo- 1

Plumbeous Vireo- 2

Spotted Towhee- 3

Lincoln's Sparrow- 1

White-crowned Sparrow (Mountain subspecies)- 1

House Finch- 1

Gray Catbird- 1

Swainson's Thrush- 24

Hermit Thrush- 7

Veer- 1

Green-tailed Towhee- 1

Bullock's Oriole- 1

Recaptured Bird

White-throated Sparrow- First Banded 5/10/23- increased its fat and mass (gained 5.3g)

The Banding station will be open tomorrow through Sunday this week from sunrise until @11 AM. Stop by and visit if you are in the area. Have a good day!

Julie Shieldcastle

Chico Basin Ranch Bird Bander

Bird Conservancy of the Rockies