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Finding
Banded Birds |
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year, hundreds of birds are banded with aluminum and/or multi-colored
bands. Many of these birds may be in your favorite birding
territory or park, or you may spot one on a trip away from
home. Bird banding is done to learn more about birds. Careful
records are kept by the licensed bird banders of each bird
they band. Copies of these records are turned over to
the Bird Banding Laboratory. By reporting banded birds
you find, you can help contribute important information on
these birds, such as how long they live, where they disperse
to, and where they were banded. Your report will be
sent to the bird bander. Often, if you request information
on the bird you reported, you can learn where and when it
was banded. |
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| Report
banded birds to
the Bird Banding Laboratory
at: http://www.reportband.gov/ |
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| Banded
Raptors: |
| Report
all banded raptors observed here in Orange County to
Scott Thomas
. Report all banded raptors
outside of Orange County to the Bird Banding Laboratory
at: http://www.reportband.gov/ |
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| Banded
Snowy Plovers: |
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on how to read the color bands on a Snowy Plover can be found
on the following page. BandedSNPL.pdf
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| Report
all color banded Snowy Plovers found here in Orange or San
Diego Counties to Cheryl Egger at:
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all color banded Snowy Plovers found elsewhere to the Bird
Banding Laboratory at: http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bbl/
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| Banded
Turkey Vultures: |
| Information
on banded (tagged) Turkey Vultures and where to report
sightings. |
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| Banded
Black Skimmers: |
| If you see any
banded Black Skimmers, send
your information to Kathy Molina at:
(This page tells you where and when the birds were banded,
what to look for, and exactly what information is needed.)
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Banded Brown Pelicans |
| If you see a Brown Pelican with a blue band on its leg, note the number on the band (it will be a letter and a 2-digit number) and the location and condition of the bird. Then please contact the IBR (International Bird Rescue) with this information. You can report your findings on their website at: http://www.Bird-Rescue.org or by calling 707-207-0380 ext. 7. |
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| Banded
Caspian Terns: |
If you see Caspian
Terns with colorful leg bands (could be up to 3 bands on each
leg), send the info to:
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| Banded
California Gulls: |
| Info needed on
CA
Gulls with a pale blue plastic band over the standard
silver band on the left leg. |
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| Banded
Whimbrels & Hudsonian Godwits: |
| Info needed on
color-flagged Whimbrels &
Hudsonian Godwits |
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| 4-letter
bird banders' code: |
For
information on the 4-letter bird banders' code, visit the
following website:
www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bbl/manual/bandsize.htm |
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