Hi Birders,
We banded a little today as we finished setting up nets and clearing the area. Caught 8 birds. First bird of the season was a White-crowned Sparrow. Then, species came in pairs – American Robins (both males), Black-capped Chickadees (sex unknown), Downy Woodpeckers (both males), Spotted Towhees (1 male, 1 female; only the female was caught; the male stayed nearby, complaining loudly). The spring contests for territory and mates are underway! One of the Robins was a recap from last year; one of the Downys was banded in 2008, recaught in 2009. Only spring migrants that we saw/heard was a flock of Yellow-rumped Warblers. Open officially for the season starting tomorrow. Come visit! Meredith Meredith McBurney Bird Bander Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory 303/329-8091 (land line) 303/349-0245 (cell) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en
