[cobirds] Chico Basin Ranch- Bird Conservancy of the Rockies- 9/6/2025

Today produced a few more birds than yesterday. Sixteen bird species captured with three new species for the season which included Townsend's Warbler, Red0breasted Nuthatch, and Green-tailed Towhee. The birds started moving around once the sun came out. A small flock of Orange-crowned Warblers were moving about the area. Small sparrows were moving around the ranch today. Flocks of Clay-colored Sparrows were observed around HQ ponds.

38 New Banded Birds

Townsend's Warbler- 2

Wilson's Warbler- 12

Orange-crowned Warblers- 8

Red-breasted Nuthatch- 1

Warbling Vireo- 1

Dusky Flycatcher- 1

Western Wood-Pewee- 1

Chipping Sparrow- 1

Brewer's Sparrow- 1

Clay-colored Sparrow-1

Northern House Wren- 1

Swainson's Thrush- 3

Gray Catbird- 1

Western Tanager- 2

Green-tailed Towhee- 2

3 Recaptures 

Wilson's Warbler

Yellow-breasted Chat

Orange-crowned Warbler

The banding station will be closed tomorrow and reopen Monday @ sunrise. Thanks to the birders who shared their sightings. Birding is available on the ranch tomorrow. Please sign up on the Aiken Audubon Website for visiting or birding the ranch. www.aikenaudubon.com 

Have a good Weekend,

Julie Shieldcastle

Chico Basin Ranch Bird Bander

Bird Conservancy of the Rockies

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