Date: 5/1/26 12:23 pm
From: Chicobander <jshieldcastle...>
Subject: [cobirds] Chico Basin Ranch Banding Station Report- May 1, 2026-Bird Conservancy of the Rockies
Yesterday the weather was conducive for banding. Today we had a normal
opening and once the sun came out the birds were busy hunting for insects.
They were active hunting after 9:30 AM. Three new species for the season
include Tennessee Warbler, Brewer's Sparrow, and American Goldfinch.

*48 New Banded Birds*
Tennessee Warbler- 1
Orange-crowned Warbler- 2
Common Yellowthroat- 1
Myrtle (Yellow-rumped) Warbler- 13
Audubon's (Yellow-rumped) Warbler- 8
Intergrade Yellow-rumped Warbler- 3
Northern House Wren- 2
Swainson's Thrush- 1
Chipping Sparrow- 7
Brewer's Sparrow- 2
American Goldfinch- 1
Mountain (White-crowned) Sparrow-1
Gambel's (White-crowned) Sparrow- 5
Spotted Towhee- 1

*1 Return-still waiting on the original banding date info*
Blue Jay

The Ranch Roads should be dry enough to visit tomorrow. Please register on
the Aiken Audubon Website www.aikenaudubon.com

Please stop by the banding station to share your sightings. The Banding
station will be open tomorrow from Sunrise until @11 AM.

Nice to see the sunshine!
Have a good day,

Julie Shieldcastle
Chico Basin Ranch Bird Bander
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies

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