[cobirds] Chico Basin Ranch Banding Station Report-Bird Conservancy of the Rockies-September 24, 2026

The Ranch received some nice rain early in the morning. It basically stopped before we opened the nets-thankfully. Wilson's Warblers were chipping most of the morning while searching for insects. Sixteen bird species were captured today with a highlight of an adult male Western Tanager and a Clay-colored Sparrow. Those sparrows are very beautiful. A birder saw a Townsend's Warbler around the banding station- a bit late for them but seems there are more around the area this fall.

37 New Banded Birds

Wilson's Warbler- 17

Orange-crowned Warbler- 1

Common Yellowthroat- 1

Ruby-crowned Kinglet- 2

Lesser Goldfinch- 1

Pine Sisken- 3

Lincoln's Sparrow- 1

Clay-colored Sparrow- 1

Pink-sided Junco (Dark-eyed)- 1

Oregon Junco (Dark-eyed)- 1

Gambel's White-crowned Sparrow- 1

Spotted Towhee- 1

Western Tanager- 1

Swainson's Thrush- 1

Hermit Thrush- 3

Yellow-breasted Chat- 1

1 Recapture- banded yesterday

Swainson's Thrush- gained 2 grams since yesterday.

The Banding station will be open tomorrow from sunrise until @ noon. There will be a 5th grade class from 9-11 AM tomorrow at the banding station. If wanting to visit 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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