Hi COBirders, We're still waiting for a big spring fall-out at Chico Basin Ranch (RMBO banding station). We were CLOSE on Wednesday before being rained out by strong, steady rains at 9am - we'd had 47 birds in the first two hours before that. (all El Paso County side of the ranch)
Thursday we had a Marsh Wren banded, one we just don't get at the banding station, although they are probably around more commonly. It was not seen Friday. Also an Ovenbird was seen after we closed, Thursday. Friday we had several thrushes of four species, Swainson's, Hermit, a (first of season) VEERY, and a FOS GRAY-CHEEKED THRUSH, another we don't get every spring. Photos available. We usually get (10-year average) about 200+ Swainson's Thrush every spring at CBR, about 25-30% of our totals. The peak should be in the next few days, but we have seen probably less than 20 so far. We're here when they decide to drop in! Last day for banding is set for Saturday, 5/18. Happy Migration, Steve Brown Colorado Springs RMBO Volunteer -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
