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Period 2 - May 13th 2023
For this session, we were fortunate enough to host an exceptional bander and biologist, Jessica Griffiths. She is a wealth of knowledge...
Jocelynn Marriott
May 22, 20231 min read


Period 1 - May 4th 2023
What an exceptional first day! A bit of fog dampened our clothes (but not our spirits) on the morning of our season-opener session at the...
Jocelynn Marriott
May 22, 20231 min read


Net Runs
At sunrise, we set up all 10 nets, with 2 teams heading in opposite directions: Team 1 – nets 1, 2 (attach sign), 11, 3 & 4 (** to reach...
Jocelynn Marriott
Apr 24, 20231 min read


Extraction
Extraction is to be performed by approved station banders only. Sensitive species (WIWA, OCWA) and any bird otherwise needing to be...
Jocelynn Marriott
Apr 24, 20231 min read


Processing
Banding and processing is to be performed by approved station banders only. Two banding equipment set ups will be used; the blue kit and...
Jocelynn Marriott
Apr 24, 20232 min read


Station Safety Protocols
Objective Prevent bird injuries and fatalities The content below serves to increase awareness, avoid complacency, advocate for bird...
Jocelynn Marriott
Apr 24, 20233 min read


Station Roles
The Net Run Timekeeper: set timers for net runs, record net times on the station whiteboard, ensure birds from each net run are kept...
Jocelynn Marriott
Apr 23, 20231 min read


Setting Up
Arrive 10 minutes before sunrise to help set up the station equipment. We will have one processing table with two sets of the same...
Jocelynn Marriott
Apr 22, 20231 min read
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