[cobirds] Sad outcome from major snowfalls

[David Matson]

To Each and All:

The last snowfalls were very exciting. We had frenzied birds at our
feeders, lots of birds dotting too-and-fro, so many that we could not keep
track of all of them. Some came down from higher elevations. Some appeared
from who-knew-not-where. Some were old friends who reappeared for just a
chance to have something to eat.

Now, today, we have direct evidence of sadness: a Western Tanager is at our
bedroom door, in *rigor mortis*. There is nothing we can do about it.

David Matson
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[cobirds] Bird Conservancy of the Rockies- Chico Basin Ranch 5/26/22

[Chicobander]

A beautiful day at the ranch today. Nice weather and little wind. We still 
had our banded White-eyed Vireo and female Black-throated green around 
today. They have been here since at least middle of last week and weathered 
the snow storm. Hardy little birds they are!

Tomorrow is the last day of the spring banding season. I have learned a 
great deal from all the diverse birders visiting the banding station. I 
very much appreciate all of your willingness to share your knowledge of 
Colorado bird natural history and other facts. Many kudos to the volunteers 
who worked very hard to pitch in wherever needed. Your efforts made the 
season go by quickly. 
Who knows when our paths may cross again. Hopefully sooner than later. But 
until then, May the wind always be at your back. :) (and we know the wind 
likes to blow here in SE Colorado!) Thanks again!
I wish you all the best.

Today we captured 20 bird species. Swainson's Thrush and Western 
'Cordilleran' Flycatchers were the highest number banded. (Western 
flycatcher- banders have to record them as they have some measurements that 
overlap with the Pacific-slope flycatcher- Bird Banding Laboratory has not 
accepted the distinct two population especially during migration periods). 
Most of the Recaptures today have increased their weight since the last 
time of capture. Those that lost weight a bit were not much lower weight 
than when initially banded.

*47 New Banded Birds*
Yellow Warbler -2
Wilson's Warbler -2
MacGillivray's Warbler -5
Western 'Cordilleran' Flycatcher -8
Western Wood-pewee -1
Warbling Vireo -2
Plumbeous Vireo -2
Lazuli Bunting -1
Lark Sparrow -2
Spotted Towhee -1
Swainson's Thrush -15
Hermit Thrush -2
Brown Thrasher -2
Gray Catbird -1

*17 Recaptures/Repeats/Returns*
Swainson's Thrush -7
Veery -1
Gray Catbird -2
White-eyed Vireo -1
Lincoln's Sparrow -2
Yellow-breasted Chat -1
Bullock's Oriole -2 (Returns from previous years)
Black-throated Green Warbler -1


Julie Shieldcastle
Spring Bander, Chico Basin Ranch
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies

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[cobirds] Bird Conservancy of the Rockies - Chatfield Banding Report, 5/26/22

[Meredith McBurney]

A slow-ish day, with only 17 new birds banded.  Three Cedar Waxwings, side 
by side by side in the net, were a treat.  We continue to catch a good 
number of birds already banded this season (13), most in breeding 
condition.  Here's the breakdown of the 17 new birds:

Swainson's Thrush 6
Gray Catbird 1
Cedar Waxwing 3
Yellow Warbler 1
Northern Waterthrush 1
Common Yellowthroat 1
Wilson's Warbler 2
Song  Sparrow 1
Lincoln's Sparrow 1

Our last week!  Go here  to register if 
you'd like to visit Saturday or Sunday. 

Meredith McBurney
Bander, Chatfield Station
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies 

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[cobirds] Wood Ducks at Washington Park in Denver

[Sharon]

This morning I saw a pair of Wood Ducks on Grasmere Lake in Washington Park 
in Denver. I have never seen Wood Ducks there before. Grasmere Lake is on 
the southern end of the park in case anyone else wants to find them.

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