Holding the bird (Northern Mockingbird) in the bander's grip is the best way to gather data.



Martha opens up a band using the banding pliers.



The light-weight aluminum band fits on the bird's leg like a bracelet. Each band is inscribed
with a unique Fish & Wildlife number. (To prevent escapes, we band the bird in the bag.)



Becky spreads the wing feathers out so we can look for molting and feather wear.



The last piece of data collected is usually the bird's weight.



A Northern Cardinal in the photographer's grip.



We finally caught an Eastern Bluebird! Many bluebirds use the nest boxes at the site.



This pretty Palm Warbler was banded on 11/9/06.


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