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MacGillivray’s Warbler banded at Patuxent Research Refuge
MacGillivray’s Warbler banded at Patuxent Research Refuge
MacGillivray’s Warbler banded at Patuxent Research Refuge

The USGS Bird Banding Lab’s fall migration station at Patuxent Research Refuge captured a new species record for the state of Maryland in September 2026. 

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MacGillivray’s Warbler First Confirmed State Record for Maryland
MacGillivray’s Warbler First Confirmed State Record for Maryland
MacGillivray’s Warbler First Confirmed State Record for Maryland

The USGS Bird Banding Lab’s fall migration station at Patuxent Research Refuge captured a new species record for the state of Maryland in September 2026. 

small bird held gently in the hand brown back, yellow belly, and white eye-arcs
Banded MacGillivray’s Warbler
Banded MacGillivray’s Warbler
Banded MacGillivray’s Warbler

The USGS Bird Banding Lab’s fall migration station at Patuxent Research Refuge captured a new species record for the state of Maryland in September 2026. 

The USGS Bird Banding Lab’s fall migration station at Patuxent Research Refuge captured a new species record for the state of Maryland in September 2026. 

close-up of a bird in the hand with a brown body and large white eye-arcs
Banded MacGillivray’s Warbler First Confirmed State Record for Maryland
Banded MacGillivray’s Warbler First Confirmed State Record for Maryland
Banded MacGillivray’s Warbler First Confirmed State Record for Maryland

The USGS Bird Banding Lab’s fall migration station at Patuxent Research Refuge captured a new species record for the state of Maryland in September 2026. 

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Birdwatchers
Birdwatchers
Birdwatchers

Birds enrich America’s outdoor spaces and support a thriving recreation economy. In 2022, about 96 million Americans participated in birdwatching, generating \$279 billion in economic output. Pictured here are four birdwatchers exploring Patuxent Research Refuge. 

Birds enrich America’s outdoor spaces and support a thriving recreation economy. In 2022, about 96 million Americans participated in birdwatching, generating \$279 billion in economic output. Pictured here are four birdwatchers exploring Patuxent Research Refuge. 

Videos

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Bird Collisions: Current Science and Future Opportunities
Bird Collisions: Current Science and Future Opportunities

The USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center Bird Banding Lab webinar on the threat of bird collisions, current science and future opportunities. It is estimated that over 1 billion birds are killed annually by collisions with glass every year in the United States.

The USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center Bird Banding Lab webinar on the threat of bird collisions, current science and future opportunities. It is estimated that over 1 billion birds are killed annually by collisions with glass every year in the United States.

Bander Portal: Database Services

A video tutorial series on the Database Services features in the Bander Portal (permitted bander access).

A video tutorial series on the Database Services features in the Bander Portal (permitted bander access).

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Bander Portal: Data Submission Part 2 Upload, Review, and Submit
Bander Portal: Data Submission Part 2 Upload, Review, and Submit

Part 2 of the video tutorial series on the Data Submission features in the Bander Portal (permitted bander access). This video will focus on the data upload, review, and submission features.

Part 2 of the video tutorial series on the Data Submission features in the Bander Portal (permitted bander access). This video will focus on the data upload, review, and submission features.

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Bander Portal: Data Submission Part 1 — Data Template
Bander Portal: Data Submission Part 1 — Data Template

Part 1 of the video tutorial series on the Data Submission features in the Bander Portal (permitted bander access). This video will focus on the data template.

  • Introduction to Data Submission (00:55)
  • Data File Template and Instructions (02:33)
  • Navigating the Template (04:13)
  • Entering Data (04:48)

 

Part 1 of the video tutorial series on the Data Submission features in the Bander Portal (permitted bander access). This video will focus on the data template.

  • Introduction to Data Submission (00:55)
  • Data File Template and Instructions (02:33)
  • Navigating the Template (04:13)
  • Entering Data (04:48)

 

Bander Portal: Band Inventory

A video tutorial of the Band Inventory features in the Bander Portal (permitted bander access).

A video tutorial of the Band Inventory features in the Bander Portal (permitted bander access).

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