Date: 9/24/26 1:37 pm
From: Chicobander <jshieldcastle...>
Subject: [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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