[cobirds] Chico Basin Ranch Banding Station Report-Bird Conservancy of the Rockies-September 9, 2026

A strange day in the Olive Grove. The day was quiet and the wind picked up @9 AM a few birds appeared to drop in. Thirteen bird species were captured including three new species for the season-Red-shafted Flicker, Yellow-rumped Warbler, and Hermit Thrush. A Black-and-white Warbler was observed near the banding building. A couple birders spotted a Lewis' Woodpecker on telephone pole near HQ pond. Always something interesting on the ranch to observe. The banding station area finally received some rain last evening. YAY! Plants were turning crispy.

36 New Banded Birds

Wilson's Warbler- 21

Orange-crowned Warbler- 1

Unknown Yellow-rumped Warbler- 1- had visible appearance of Audubon's X Myrtle Subspecies

Dusky Flycatcher- 1

N. House Wren- 2

Red-breasted Nuthatch- 1

Cassin's Vireo- 2

Lincoln's Sparrow- 1

Green-tailed Towhee- 1

Hermit Thrush- 3

Red-shafted Flicker- 2

3 Recaptures- birds banded this season and captured again

N. House Wren- gained .1 grams

Swainson's Thrush- gained 3 grams since yesterday.

Brown Thrasher- stayed the same weight

The Banding station will be open tomorrow through Saturday from sunrise until @ 11:30 AM. Please stop by and share your sightings with us. If interested in visiting the Ranch, Please register online at www.aikenaudubon.com.

Enjoy the Day!

Julie Shieldcastle, Bander

Chico Basin Ranch

Bird Conservancy of the Rockies

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