A map of where previously-banded birds were found in 2021, in pink, a total of almost 120,000 encounter and recapture records. An “encounter” is any observation of a previously-banded bird, of which a “recapture” is a special case where the bird is captured by a permitted bander, either the person who originally band
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Bird Encounters from 2021
A map of where previously-banded birds were found in 2021, in pink, a total of almost 120,000 encounter and recapture records. An “encounter” is any observation of a previously-banded bird, of which a “recapture” is a special case where the bird is captured by a permitted bander, either the person who originally band
Wings of male Purple Finches
Banders compare the wings of two banded Purple Finches at the USGS Bird Banding Lab's Fall Migration Station.
Banders compare the wings of two banded Purple Finches at the USGS Bird Banding Lab's Fall Migration Station.
Sharp-shinned Hawk
A male Sharp-shinned Hawk banded at the USGS Bird Banding Lab's Fall Migration Station.
A male Sharp-shinned Hawk banded at the USGS Bird Banding Lab's Fall Migration Station.
Banding and Encounter of an Pacific Golden Plover
A Pacific Golden-Plover (Pluvialis fulva), like the one pictured, was originally banded with a USGS federal leg band in Alaska and then encountered in Japan several months later. Currently the BBL is working together with Japan's banding scheme to ensure bird movement data, like this, gets recorded from both schemes.
A Pacific Golden-Plover (Pluvialis fulva), like the one pictured, was originally banded with a USGS federal leg band in Alaska and then encountered in Japan several months later. Currently the BBL is working together with Japan's banding scheme to ensure bird movement data, like this, gets recorded from both schemes.
Tufted Titmouse in the Hand
A Tufted Titmouse recaptured at the Bird Banding Lab's Fall Migration Station in 2021, originally banded at the station in 2013.
A Tufted Titmouse recaptured at the Bird Banding Lab's Fall Migration Station in 2021, originally banded at the station in 2013.
A Yellow-bellied Sapsucker's wing and the "Identifiation Guide to North American Birds" by Peter Pyle
A Yellow-bellied Sapsucker's wing and the "Identifiation Guide to North American Birds" by Peter PyleA bander examine's the wing of a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, using Peter Pyle's book "Identification Guide to North American Birds" to age and sex the individual.
A Yellow-bellied Sapsucker's wing and the "Identifiation Guide to North American Birds" by Peter Pyle
A Yellow-bellied Sapsucker's wing and the "Identifiation Guide to North American Birds" by Peter PyleA bander examine's the wing of a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, using Peter Pyle's book "Identification Guide to North American Birds" to age and sex the individual.
Female House Finch in the hand
The first House Finch caught at the USGS Bird Banding Lab's Fall Migration Station since 1999.
The first House Finch caught at the USGS Bird Banding Lab's Fall Migration Station since 1999.
Banded Black-and-white Warbler
Black-and-white Warblers are one of the more common warbler species banded at the BBL's Fall Migration Banding Station.
Black-and-white Warblers are one of the more common warbler species banded at the BBL's Fall Migration Banding Station.
Cape May Warbler in the hand
Cape May Warbler banded at the USGS Bird Banding Lab's Fall Migration Station.
Cape May Warbler banded at the USGS Bird Banding Lab's Fall Migration Station.
A Swainson's Thrush in the hand
A Swainson's Thrush banded at the Bird Banding Lab's Fall Migration Station.
A Swainson's Thrush banded at the Bird Banding Lab's Fall Migration Station.
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The buffy “teardrops” you see on some of the feathers indicate that this Swainson's Thrush hatched this summer and is making its first-ever migratory journey! This bird that was banded October 1, 2021 at the Bird Banding Lab’s fall migration banding station at Patuxent Research Refuge in Maryland.
The buffy “teardrops” you see on some of the feathers indicate that this Swainson's Thrush hatched this summer and is making its first-ever migratory journey! This bird that was banded October 1, 2021 at the Bird Banding Lab’s fall migration banding station at Patuxent Research Refuge in Maryland.
EESC Bird Banding Lab_Matt Rogosky and Lauren Walker_Sep 15 2021
EESC Bird Banding Lab_Matt Rogosky and Lauren Walker_Sep 15 2021EESC Bird Banding Lab_Matt Rogosky and Lauren Walker_Sep 15 2021_Tom OConnell Credit
EESC Bird Banding Lab_Matt Rogosky and Lauren Walker_Sep 15 2021
EESC Bird Banding Lab_Matt Rogosky and Lauren Walker_Sep 15 2021EESC Bird Banding Lab_Matt Rogosky and Lauren Walker_Sep 15 2021_Tom OConnell Credit
EESC Bird Banding Lab_Team Photo_Sep 15 2021_Tom OConnell Credit
EESC Bird Banding Lab_Team Photo_Sep 15 2021_Tom OConnell CreditEESC Bird Banding Lab Team Photo Sep 15 2021_Tom O'Connell Credit. This photos show the team of banders at the bird banding station during fall migration at Patuxent Research Refuge
EESC Bird Banding Lab_Team Photo_Sep 15 2021_Tom OConnell Credit
EESC Bird Banding Lab_Team Photo_Sep 15 2021_Tom OConnell CreditEESC Bird Banding Lab Team Photo Sep 15 2021_Tom O'Connell Credit. This photos show the team of banders at the bird banding station during fall migration at Patuxent Research Refuge
EESC Bird Banding Lab at PRR on Sep 15 2021_Kyra Harvey
EESC Bird Banding Lab at PRR on Sep 15 2021_Kyra HarveyThe Eastern Ecological Science Center Bird Banding Lab at Patuxent Research Refuge on Sep 15 2021 Kyra Harvey.
EESC Bird Banding Lab at PRR on Sep 15 2021_Kyra Harvey
EESC Bird Banding Lab at PRR on Sep 15 2021_Kyra HarveyThe Eastern Ecological Science Center Bird Banding Lab at Patuxent Research Refuge on Sep 15 2021 Kyra Harvey.
Conneticut Warbler
A Connecticut Warbler banded at the Bird Banding Lab's Fall Migration Station.
A Connecticut Warbler banded at the Bird Banding Lab's Fall Migration Station.
A recently banded Canada Warbler
A Canada Warbler with new band at the Bird Banding Lab's fall station.
A Canada Warbler with new band at the Bird Banding Lab's fall station.
Brown Thrasher with USGS band
A Brown Thrasher who has just received its unique 9-digt USGS band at the USGS Bird Banding Lab's Fall Migration Station.
A Brown Thrasher who has just received its unique 9-digt USGS band at the USGS Bird Banding Lab's Fall Migration Station.
Downy Woodpecker tail molt
Downy Woodpecker's tail is spread to better view marking and two new tail feathers growing in, during banding at the USGS Bird Banding Lab's Fall Migration Station.
Downy Woodpecker's tail is spread to better view marking and two new tail feathers growing in, during banding at the USGS Bird Banding Lab's Fall Migration Station.
Blue-winged Warbler in the hand
An adult female Blue-winged Warbler at the USGS Bird Banding Lab's Fall Migration Station.
An adult female Blue-winged Warbler at the USGS Bird Banding Lab's Fall Migration Station.
A Yellow-bellied Flycatcher in the hand
A Yellow-bellied Flycatcher banded at the Bird Banding Lab's Fall Migration Station.
A Yellow-bellied Flycatcher banded at the Bird Banding Lab's Fall Migration Station.
Banding an American Woodcock
An American Woodcock receives its USGS metal band at the Bird Banding Lab's Fall Migration Station.
An American Woodcock receives its USGS metal band at the Bird Banding Lab's Fall Migration Station.