As most of you know, Bird Conservancy has needed to move the location of its long-term banding station at Barr Lake this year because of the work being done by the Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Company (FRICO) to reinforce the dike on the eastern border of the reservoir.
The 2024 station will be located in an area off of the Niedrach Trail; instead of going right after you cross the bridge over the canal, you go left and follow the signs; it is a short ¼ mile walk. As disappointed as we are to be ending our streak of banding at the same location for decades (we even managed to run the station successfully the year of Covid), we are intrigued to see what difference, if any, a half mile and somewhat more protected habitat will make.
Developing a new banding set-up is no small task – making decisions about how many nets, choosing locations that we hope will give us a good mix of bird species but not interfere with other Park activities/priorities, clearing brush, etc. We – Bird Conservancy staff and what may be the world's best volunteer team – have spent the past week doing that. Now, we can't wait to find out how good our guesses were!
As always, we want to share the experience will all of you! Our system for visitors has not changed - there will be a 7:30-8:30 session each weekday morning (Tues-Fri, closed on Mon), and three sessions - at 8, 9, and 10 on weekends. The first day for visitors is this coming Saturday, 8/24, and we will run through 10/23. There is a $7 fee and registration is required – click here to register!
Let me know if you have any questions,
Meredith McBurney
Bander - Barr Lake Banding Station
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies
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