Date: 9/18/26 12:24 pm From: Chicobander <jshieldcastle...> Subject: [cobirds] Chico Basin Ranch Banding Station Report-Bird Conservancy of the Rockies-September 18, 2026
The day was better than yesterday bird wise. It is always good to see birds. An Ovenbird early on was the highlight of the day. Three recaptures where 2 of the three birds gained weight. The other was a Brown Thrasher did not gain weight. However, there are many hanging around the station throwing leaves with their bills looking for bugs. *25 New Banded Birds* Wilson's Warbler- 13 Orange-crowned Warbler- 2 Ovenbird- 1 N. House Wren- 1 Lincoln's Sparrow- 1 Gambel's White-crowned Sparrow- 2 Song Sparrow- 1 Green-tailed Towhee- 1 Spotted Towhee- 1 Swainson's Thrush- 2
*3 Recaptures* Brown Thrasher- 1 individual did not gain weight/mass; 1 gained almost a half of a gram. Swainson's Thrush banded 3 days ago gained over 4 grams.
The banding station will be open tomorrow at sunrise through @ 11:45 AM. If interested in visiting the ranch, please register online at www.aikenaudubon.com Please stop by the banding station and share your sightings- We would love to hear what you see.
Have a good day,
Julie Shieldcastle, Bander Chico Basin Ranch Bird Conservancy of the Rockies
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