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		Nancy Cox of Rio Grande Bird Research sent this report on the first day of banding at Sandia Crest House--
Hi Ken,
 
 The crew was able to newly band 3 Black Rosy-Finches today.  They were all males born this year.  The crew was also able to recapture a Black that was banded originally in November 2011.  He is now more than 4 years old.
 
 The flock of about 25 seems to consist of 1 Hepburn's and then about half Brown-capped and half Blacks.  There may be slightly more Blacks than Brown-capped.
 
 It was very windy.
 
 The road is mostly clear with some icy patches at some curves.
 
 Nancy
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