Date: 5/11/26 1:36 pm From: linda hodges <hikerhodges...> Subject: Re: [cobirds] Chico Basin Ranch Banding Station Report- May 11, 2026-Bird Conservancy of the Rockies
OK, that was not supposed to go out to the entire world, but now you all
know why I am so stressed.
*Linda Hodges*
*Conservation Chair*
*Aiken Audubon*
On Mon, May 11, 2026 at 2:30 PM linda hodges <hikerhodges...> wrote:
> Hey Julie,
>
> Thank you so much for your kind words. It means a great deal to me, As I
> have definitely felt vastly underappreciated of late.
>
> I have been very stressed over Chico issues, especially the last couple of
> weeks. Risë probably told you that the state land board got on my back
> because another org wasn’t clear about the areas that people are limited to
> on the ranch. ??? Somehow, that is my fault? And even though Jessica gave
> very specific information about the ranch and birding in her KRDO
> interview, they chose not to include that, so I was chastised some more.
> And now they want to coordinate what will be said before we speak to any
> public entity about the ranch.
> On top of that, a bunch of Monday birders bought tickets for next Monday,
> then found out they couldn’t use them, and don’t seem to understand No
> Refunds and that Tickets Aren’t transferable. Even hours after I sent an
> email that
> was very clear about it!(Or so I thought) One person saw that a certain
> day was full and reached out to me to see how they could still get in.
> Another signed up as an under 10-year-old in order to Get in, since
> unfortunately the platform showed there were still openings for kids under
> 10.
> And when Bill Maynard complained, it pretty much sent me over the edge.
> None, and I mean none, of the good birders Lifted a finger to help save
> Chico. In fact, I would say that only a handful of people in Colorado
> Springs made an effort. That was terribly distressing to me. So, as I’m
> sure you can tell, I have very little patience for any complainers at this
> point
>
> Sorry! I know this is more than you are interested in hearing, but I
> apparently still have the need to vent. 😬
>
> Too bad the warblers didn’t seem to stick around today.
>
> Thanks again, Julie, 🙏
>
> *Linda Hodges*
> *Conservation Chair*
>
> *Aiken Audubon*
>
>
> On Mon, May 11, 2026 at 2:12 PM Chicobander <jshieldcastle...>
> wrote:
>
>> It was another beautiful day to be outside. However, not many birds
>> around unless you count the Bullock's Orioles and the Western Kingbirds
>> chasing each other. We had a couple new species for the season: Lesser
>> Goldfinch and Bullock's Oriole. There were many new birders to the ranch
>> today. It was nice to have them interested in what was happening on the
>> ranch.
>> More Hermit Thrushes captured today than Swainson's Thrushes so the
>> Hermits are not done migrating through.
>>
>> A Big Shout out to Linda Hodges of Aiken Audubon for all her efforts for
>> being a great liaison with the Colorado Land Board, Bird Conservancy of the
>> Rockies, and the Flying Diamond lessee for Chico Basin Ranch. It is a lot
>> of communication to keep things rolling smoothly for us Birders to be able
>> to be on the ranch. Most ranches I am told do not have visitors. So be
>> thankful for having good people vying for recreational birding use of Chico
>> Basin Ranch. Mucho Gracias, Linda!
>>
>> *21 New Banded Birds*
>> Orange-crowned Warbler- 1
>> MacGillivray's Warbler- 1
>> Common Yellowthroat-1
>> Lesser Goldfinch- 1
>> Northern House Wren- 3
>> Lincoln's Sparrow- 1
>> Swainson's Thrush- 2
>> Hermit Thrush- 3
>> Bullock's Oriole - 5
>> Gray Catbird- 1
>> American Robin- 1
>> Common Grackle- 1
>>
>> *3 Recaptures*
>> MGWA
>> NHWR
>> BHCO
>>
>> *1 Return*
>> American Robin
>>
>> The Banding Station will be open tomorrow through Saturday from Sunrise
>> until @11AM.
>> Please register on the Aiken Audubon if you want to bird the ranch.
>> www.aikenaudubon.com
>> Please stop by the banding station to share your bird sightings. We would
>> love to hear about them.
>>
>> Enjoy the Day,
>>
>> Julie Shieldcastle
>> Bander, Chico Basin Ranch
>> Bird Conservancy of the Rockies
>>
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