The scientific community has been catching and banding birds for many birds to collect highly valuable information about them. If you ever find a banded bird, it is important to report that band number to the authorities. That information is critical to wildlife biologist all over.
Report band numbers to: www.reportbands.gove
or call 800-327-BAND (2263)
Mark McKellar is a wildlife biologist with over 35 years of bird study experience. He has a degree in Fish and Wildlife Sciences from North Carolina State University and has worked for the Department of the Army, the Wildlife Departments of North Carolina and Missouri. He ran nature centers for many years in Missouri and Pennsylvania before buying the Backyard Bird Center in the Northland area of Kansas City. Mark has led hundreds of bird hikes both locally and abroad. He has taught classes about birds and other wildlife to groups of all ages and brings that knowledge to the customers of his retail business every day. More information about Mark at backyardbirdcenter.com/about-...
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Cover photo of bird banding by Mary Nemecek
Cardinal being banded by Mary Nemecek
Black-capped Chickadee by Mary Nemecek
Trumpeter Swan from Iowa DNR
Peregrine Falcon fledgling by Mary Nemecek
Adult Peregrine Falcon by Katherine Unmuth
Black-and-White Warbler by Fiske Miles