[cobirds] Chico Basin Ranch Banding Station Report-Bird Conservancy of The Rockies- September 2, 2026

A light north wind improved the numbers at the olive grove today. Barr Lake sure is attracting the Wilson's Warblers- nice job Barr Lake Banding station! Green-tailed Towhee was new for the season. Fourteen bird species were captured today.

31 New Banded Birds

Wilson's Warbler- 15

MacGillivray's Warbler- 1

Orange-crowned Warbler- 1

Western Wood-Pewee- 1

Western Flycatcher- 1

Willow Flycatcher- 1

N. House Wren- 2

Green-tailed Towhee- 1

Lincoln's Sparrow- 2

Western Tanager- 1

Swainson's Thrush- 1

Gray Catbird- 1

Brown Thrasher- 2

American Robin- 1

2 Recaptures- neither bird gained weight from banding date

Brown Thrasher- 2

The Banding Station will be open tomorrow from sunrise until @11:30AM. If interested in visiting the ranch, Please register online at www.aikenaudubon.com

Stop by the station and share your sightings.

Enjoy the Day!

Julie Shieldcastle

Bander, Chico Basin Ranch

Bird Conservancy of the Rockies

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