Chatfield Banding Station, Bird Conservancy of the Rockies 4-29-26

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We did not open yesterday (cold, windy, damp, periodic showers).  Today's weather was better, and we got in a good morning before the thunder started.

The Yellow-rumped Warblers, which have been up in the tallest trees until today, started to come down, and we caught a few.  We also caught our first Common Yellowthroat, so we've had at least one of all of our normal/usual early arriving species for the first time in about 5 years.

Here's a breakdown of today's 20 new birds:

Bushtit 2 (A sort of trivial stat - this is the first time we have caught more than 3 Bushtits in a season.  You'd think if we catch 1 we'd catch 20, but that doesn't seem to be how it works at this banding station!)

Northern House Wren 1

American Robin 1

Yellow-rumped Warbler, Myrtle 2

Yellow-rumped Warbler, Audubon's 4

Common Yellowthroat 1

Spotted Towhee 1

Song Sparrow 1

Lincoln's Sparrow 3

White-crowned Sparrow, Gambel's 1

House Finch 1

American Goldfinch 2

We are banding Tuesday through Sunday (closed Mondays) through May 31, weather permitting.  There are opportunities for the public to visit on weekends and early mornings most weekdays.  Reservations are required and can be made through the Denver Audubon website.  (Many/most sessions are already sold out, so sign up now if you are interested!)

Meredith McBurney

Bander, Bird Conservancy of the Rockies