Date: 5/4/26 11:49 am From: Chicobander <jshieldcastle...> Subject: [cobirds] Chico Basin Ranch Banding Station Report- May 4, 2026-Bird Conservancy of the Rockies
Another beautiful day, however, very few birds were around the olive grove today. Seven bird species were banded including a new species for the station: Rufous-crowned Sparrow. Not many thrushes or warblers were around the banding station. Plenty of insects if the birds were here. Something of importance for those of you driving after dusk through early morning light, nightjars sit on the road for warmth during the night after they hunt. You can see their eyes shine yellow to white on the road from headlights. They generally will not get up if it is dark and especially if blinded by headlights, so please slow down and go around. A Poorwill was killed on the ranch road last night. Just giving you a heads up what to look for when driving country or ranch roads.
*1 Recapture* Hermit Thrush- gained weight and fat since Saturday.
The banding station will be open weather permitting tomorrow through Saturday from sunrise until @ 11AM. Wednesday does not look favorable for banding. Register at the Aiken Audubon website to bird the ranch www.aikenaudubon.com. Please, Stop by the banding station to share your sightings.
Have a good day,
Julie Shieldcastle Chico Basin Ranch Bird Bander Bird conservancy of the Rockies
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