Grand Valley Audubon Banding Station - Bird Conservancy of the Rockies (09/19/25) – Mesa Co.

[Mietron Shahbodaghloo]

Despite our afternoon being on the slower side, at least 40% of our captures today were *new species. A lot of our birds have been pretty low in fat content. Curious to see if we start seeing more fat birds soon or if there’s a trend here for the season.

8 Newly Banded Birds:

* Black-capped Chickadee: 1

* Blue-gray Gnatcatcher: 1

Gambel’s White-crowned Sparrow: 1

House Finch: 1

* Mourning Dove: 1

Spotted Towhee: 1

* Virginia’s Warbler: 1

Wilson’s Warbler: 1

 

2 Recaptured Birds:

Bewick’s Wren: 1

Gambel’s White-crowned Sparrow: 1

 

The station will operate daily (Monday-Friday) from around 7:00a-1:00p (weather dependent) until October 10^th.

We’re located at James M Robb Colorado River State Park by the Kingfisher parking lot. Follow the yellow signs pointing to the banding station! Feel free to stop by when we’re around! Or join us on our Public Day on Sept 27^th.

*** Note: State park entrance fees apply. More information about Ridgway State Park can be found here.

 

Have a blessed day!

Mietron Shahbodaghloo

GVAS Bird Bander | Mesa County

Bird Conservancy of the Rockies