A flock of Evening Grosbeaks at a feeder during the winter.
Stephanie Egger
Stephanie Egger is a biologist at the Bird Banding Laboratory (BBL), at the Eastern Ecological Science Center located in Laurel, MD.
Stephanie is responsible for issuing and administrating federal bird banding permits, curating bird banding and encounter reports within the BBL data management system, providing biological support to banders, and supporting ornithological/scientific needs of the BBL projects and its operations.
Science and Products
Bird Window Collisions
Reports of banded birds that have collided with windows are not uncommon for the U.S. Geological Survey’s Bird Banding Lab, with up to two billion birds are killed each year in the United States due to collisions with glass. Learn more below about the threat of bird collisions, current science and future opportunities.
Bird Banding Laboratory
The Bird Banding Laboratory is an integrated scientific program established in 1920 to support the collection, archiving, management, and dissemination of information from banded and marked birds in North America. This information allows for developing effective bird science, management, and conservation. Since 1923, the lab has collaborated with the Canada’s Bird Banding Office to administer the...
Evening Grosbeaks at a feeder
A flock of Evening Grosbeaks at a feeder during the winter.
Evening Grosbeaks at a feeder in winter
A flock of Evening Grosbeaks at a feeder during the winter.
A flock of Evening Grosbeaks at a feeder during the winter.
Before and after of EESC Gabrielson building windows bird-friendly transformation
Before and after of EESC Gabrielson building windows bird-friendly transformationFor years, the EESC Gabrielson building has been protecting birds from windows collisions with a vinyl window film; however, it was beginning to show its age and the appearance was not as welcoming as it could be. In July 2024, the U.S.
Before and after of EESC Gabrielson building windows bird-friendly transformation
Before and after of EESC Gabrielson building windows bird-friendly transformationFor years, the EESC Gabrielson building has been protecting birds from windows collisions with a vinyl window film; however, it was beginning to show its age and the appearance was not as welcoming as it could be. In July 2024, the U.S.
Collision dots from the inside of an office at EESC Gabrielson.
Collision dots from the inside of an office at EESC Gabrielson.The view of the collision dots from the inside of an office at EESC Gabrielson building.
Collision dots from the inside of an office at EESC Gabrielson.
Collision dots from the inside of an office at EESC Gabrielson.The view of the collision dots from the inside of an office at EESC Gabrielson building.
Dots installed at EESC Gabrielson windows in a 2x2 inch pattern.
Dots installed at EESC Gabrielson windows in a 2x2 inch pattern.Vinyl “dots” installed on the glass at EESC Gabrielson building in a 2x2 inch grid pattern.
Dots installed at EESC Gabrielson windows in a 2x2 inch pattern.
Dots installed at EESC Gabrielson windows in a 2x2 inch pattern.Vinyl “dots” installed on the glass at EESC Gabrielson building in a 2x2 inch grid pattern.
Windows with bird collision “dots” to prevent bird collisions.
Windows with bird collision “dots” to prevent bird collisions.Front left side windows of EESC Gabrielson building replaced with bird collision deterrent “dots” to prevent bird collisions with glass.
Windows with bird collision “dots” to prevent bird collisions.
Windows with bird collision “dots” to prevent bird collisions.Front left side windows of EESC Gabrielson building replaced with bird collision deterrent “dots” to prevent bird collisions with glass.
Bird Collisions: Current Science and Future Opportunities
Bird Collisions: Current Science and Future OpportunitiesThe 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.
Bird Collisions: Current Science and Future Opportunities
Bird Collisions: Current Science and Future OpportunitiesThe 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.
Leucism in a White-throated Sparrow
See that one white feather? This white-throated sparrow is displaying leucism, in which there is partial loss of pigmentation.
See that one white feather? This white-throated sparrow is displaying leucism, in which there is partial loss of pigmentation.
EESC Gabrielson windows covered with perforated vinyl
EESC Gabrielson windows covered with perforated vinylFront left side of EESC Gabrielson windows covered with perforated vinyl to protect bird collisions from glass.
EESC Gabrielson windows covered with perforated vinyl
EESC Gabrielson windows covered with perforated vinylFront left side of EESC Gabrielson windows covered with perforated vinyl to protect bird collisions from glass.
Biologist Stephanie Egger extracts a thrush from a mist net.
Biologist Stephanie Egger extracts a thrush from a mist net.Bird Banding Laboratory Biologist, Stephanie Egger, extracts a thrush from a mist net.
Biologist Stephanie Egger extracts a thrush from a mist net.
Biologist Stephanie Egger extracts a thrush from a mist net.Bird Banding Laboratory Biologist, Stephanie Egger, extracts a thrush from a mist net.
Stephanie Egger smiles for the camera with her Bird Safe Philly program supplies
Stephanie Egger smiles for the camera with her Bird Safe Philly program suppliesStephanie Egger smiles for the camera with her Bird Safe Philly program supplies.
Stephanie Egger smiles for the camera with her Bird Safe Philly program supplies
Stephanie Egger smiles for the camera with her Bird Safe Philly program suppliesStephanie Egger smiles for the camera with her Bird Safe Philly program supplies.
A banded Field Sparrow that was found as part of a bird collision survey at Prudential Tower in Newark, New Jersey in 2020.
A banded Field Sparrow that was found as part of a bird collision survey at Prudential Tower in Newark, New Jersey in 2020.A banded Field Sparrow that was found as part of a bird collision survey at Prudential Tower in Newark, New Jersey in 2020.
A banded Field Sparrow that was found as part of a bird collision survey at Prudential Tower in Newark, New Jersey in 2020.
A banded Field Sparrow that was found as part of a bird collision survey at Prudential Tower in Newark, New Jersey in 2020.A banded Field Sparrow that was found as part of a bird collision survey at Prudential Tower in Newark, New Jersey in 2020.
Peregrine Falcon "Ben" H/34
Peregrine Falcon 'Ben" was banded with a USGS auxiliary marker, black over red H/34 in 2013. He nested for years on a building ledge in Chicago until struck a window and died in November 2024.
Peregrine Falcon 'Ben" was banded with a USGS auxiliary marker, black over red H/34 in 2013. He nested for years on a building ledge in Chicago until struck a window and died in November 2024.
Science and Products
Bird Window Collisions
Reports of banded birds that have collided with windows are not uncommon for the U.S. Geological Survey’s Bird Banding Lab, with up to two billion birds are killed each year in the United States due to collisions with glass. Learn more below about the threat of bird collisions, current science and future opportunities.
Bird Banding Laboratory
The Bird Banding Laboratory is an integrated scientific program established in 1920 to support the collection, archiving, management, and dissemination of information from banded and marked birds in North America. This information allows for developing effective bird science, management, and conservation. Since 1923, the lab has collaborated with the Canada’s Bird Banding Office to administer the...
Evening Grosbeaks at a feeder
A flock of Evening Grosbeaks at a feeder during the winter.
A flock of Evening Grosbeaks at a feeder during the winter.
Evening Grosbeaks at a feeder in winter
A flock of Evening Grosbeaks at a feeder during the winter.
A flock of Evening Grosbeaks at a feeder during the winter.
Before and after of EESC Gabrielson building windows bird-friendly transformation
Before and after of EESC Gabrielson building windows bird-friendly transformationFor years, the EESC Gabrielson building has been protecting birds from windows collisions with a vinyl window film; however, it was beginning to show its age and the appearance was not as welcoming as it could be. In July 2024, the U.S.
Before and after of EESC Gabrielson building windows bird-friendly transformation
Before and after of EESC Gabrielson building windows bird-friendly transformationFor years, the EESC Gabrielson building has been protecting birds from windows collisions with a vinyl window film; however, it was beginning to show its age and the appearance was not as welcoming as it could be. In July 2024, the U.S.
Collision dots from the inside of an office at EESC Gabrielson.
Collision dots from the inside of an office at EESC Gabrielson.The view of the collision dots from the inside of an office at EESC Gabrielson building.
Collision dots from the inside of an office at EESC Gabrielson.
Collision dots from the inside of an office at EESC Gabrielson.The view of the collision dots from the inside of an office at EESC Gabrielson building.
Dots installed at EESC Gabrielson windows in a 2x2 inch pattern.
Dots installed at EESC Gabrielson windows in a 2x2 inch pattern.Vinyl “dots” installed on the glass at EESC Gabrielson building in a 2x2 inch grid pattern.
Dots installed at EESC Gabrielson windows in a 2x2 inch pattern.
Dots installed at EESC Gabrielson windows in a 2x2 inch pattern.Vinyl “dots” installed on the glass at EESC Gabrielson building in a 2x2 inch grid pattern.
Windows with bird collision “dots” to prevent bird collisions.
Windows with bird collision “dots” to prevent bird collisions.Front left side windows of EESC Gabrielson building replaced with bird collision deterrent “dots” to prevent bird collisions with glass.
Windows with bird collision “dots” to prevent bird collisions.
Windows with bird collision “dots” to prevent bird collisions.Front left side windows of EESC Gabrielson building replaced with bird collision deterrent “dots” to prevent bird collisions with glass.
Bird Collisions: Current Science and Future Opportunities
Bird Collisions: Current Science and Future OpportunitiesThe 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.
Bird Collisions: Current Science and Future Opportunities
Bird Collisions: Current Science and Future OpportunitiesThe 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.
Leucism in a White-throated Sparrow
See that one white feather? This white-throated sparrow is displaying leucism, in which there is partial loss of pigmentation.
See that one white feather? This white-throated sparrow is displaying leucism, in which there is partial loss of pigmentation.
EESC Gabrielson windows covered with perforated vinyl
EESC Gabrielson windows covered with perforated vinylFront left side of EESC Gabrielson windows covered with perforated vinyl to protect bird collisions from glass.
EESC Gabrielson windows covered with perforated vinyl
EESC Gabrielson windows covered with perforated vinylFront left side of EESC Gabrielson windows covered with perforated vinyl to protect bird collisions from glass.
Biologist Stephanie Egger extracts a thrush from a mist net.
Biologist Stephanie Egger extracts a thrush from a mist net.Bird Banding Laboratory Biologist, Stephanie Egger, extracts a thrush from a mist net.
Biologist Stephanie Egger extracts a thrush from a mist net.
Biologist Stephanie Egger extracts a thrush from a mist net.Bird Banding Laboratory Biologist, Stephanie Egger, extracts a thrush from a mist net.
Stephanie Egger smiles for the camera with her Bird Safe Philly program supplies
Stephanie Egger smiles for the camera with her Bird Safe Philly program suppliesStephanie Egger smiles for the camera with her Bird Safe Philly program supplies.
Stephanie Egger smiles for the camera with her Bird Safe Philly program supplies
Stephanie Egger smiles for the camera with her Bird Safe Philly program suppliesStephanie Egger smiles for the camera with her Bird Safe Philly program supplies.
A banded Field Sparrow that was found as part of a bird collision survey at Prudential Tower in Newark, New Jersey in 2020.
A banded Field Sparrow that was found as part of a bird collision survey at Prudential Tower in Newark, New Jersey in 2020.A banded Field Sparrow that was found as part of a bird collision survey at Prudential Tower in Newark, New Jersey in 2020.
A banded Field Sparrow that was found as part of a bird collision survey at Prudential Tower in Newark, New Jersey in 2020.
A banded Field Sparrow that was found as part of a bird collision survey at Prudential Tower in Newark, New Jersey in 2020.A banded Field Sparrow that was found as part of a bird collision survey at Prudential Tower in Newark, New Jersey in 2020.
Peregrine Falcon "Ben" H/34
Peregrine Falcon 'Ben" was banded with a USGS auxiliary marker, black over red H/34 in 2013. He nested for years on a building ledge in Chicago until struck a window and died in November 2024.
Peregrine Falcon 'Ben" was banded with a USGS auxiliary marker, black over red H/34 in 2013. He nested for years on a building ledge in Chicago until struck a window and died in November 2024.