Bird Conservancy of the Rockies- Chico Basin Ranch Banding Station-9/6/22

[Chicobander]

Today's total of 45 new birds included 17 species. Highlights were Canyon Towhee and Cassin's Vireo. Both species are first for the year. The Canyon Towhee had a couple youngsters in tow. The Adult and one hatching year bird were caught in the net, banded, and released unharmed (as are all the other birds we handle). No birds were recaptured from previous week's banding effort.

45 New Birds

Wilson's Warbler -16

MacGillivray's Warbler -4

Western Flycatcher -1

Willow Flycatcher -1

Dusky Flycatcher -1

Western Wood-Pewee -1

Cassin' s Vireo -1

Chipping Sparrow -1

Blue Grosbeak -1

Canyon Towhee -2

House Wren -4

Swainson's Thrush -1

Western Tanager -1

Gray Catbird -3

Northern Mockingbird -3

Brown Thrasher -3

American Robin -1

The Banding station is open Monday - Saturday through September 30th. Mornings are a good time to visit the station to see the passerine bird activity.

Julie Shieldcastle, Bander

Chico Basin Ranch

Bird Conservancy of the Rockies