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Keeping Track of Bands
SusanE:
I've recently become interested in banding protocol for peregrine falcons in North America, so this thread is most valuable and educational. I'm aware of the Midwest Peregrine Society's publicly searchable database, but have not found any resource for searching outside of that area, such as Canada or the western and far eastern states in the U.S. If anyone knows of another database, would you mind sharing the link?
Also, I used to think that all Canadian PFs were banded with black/black VID bands, but recently learned that California placed B/B VID bands on chicks. It also appears from my limited research that some states (and maybe provinces also) do not use VID bands at all -- just the federal band.
Another observation is that sometimes the VID band goes on the left leg and sometimes on the right. ??? Sorry for this rambling post, but if TPC could shed some light on any of this, I would love to learn more!
bccs:
What would we do without bands??
allikat:
Info. on bands is quite essential, yes!
Kinderchick:
Yes, I agree with Rose & rcf. Info about bands is very interesting and informative, TPC. Thank you. :)
The Peregrine Chick:
--- Quote from: Rose on May 13, 2011, 23:13 ---Thank you TPC that was the info I was looking for it's another little bit of knowledge to keep me young and old age at bay :) :-*
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--- Quote from: Rapidcitymbfan on May 13, 2011, 23:18 ---Thanks from me also.
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You both are very welcome - and one is only as old as their band records Rose ;)
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