We had a busy first hour as the birds dashed about before the drizzle started. We were able to open again a couple of hours later but the birds weren't nearly as active. So, a modest but nice day.
Most exciting bird was a Yellow Warbler, historically our most often caught species. Those of you who have visited the station know we pretty carefully track the return of these beautiful birds. Today we caught a female that we had banded as an adult in 2017, so she hatched in 2015 or before. She just joined our longevity hall of fame!
Here's the breakdown of today's 20 new and 3 returns:
Western Wood-pewee 7
Black-capped Chickadee 1, banded 2025
Northern House Wren 1, banded 2023
Swainson's Thrush 1
Gray Catbird 3
Yellow Warbler 6 new, 1 return (see above)
Wilson's Warbler 1
Western Tanager 1
Song Sparrow 1
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
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