New York State Ornithological Association


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Reporting Banded/Marked Birds
Last Updated 1/27/08
 
Select from the list of species to view information on banding projects and to learn where to report sightings of banded birds.
 
Canada Goose (2001)
Mute Swan (2004) 
Tundra Swan  1/27/08

Double-crested Cormorant
Great Egret
Red-tailed Hawk

Great Black-backed Gull
Loggerhead Shrike (1998-99)

House Finch

Color-banded Passerines

All other species: You can fill out and submit a form online (and find out all kinds of information about bird banding) at the website of the USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center's Bird Banding Laboratory, or you can simply call in your sighting at 1-800-327-BAND.

The banding information about the Snow Goose shown at right was obtained by reporting the collar colors and code (JF23). To see what you can expect in return for reporting your find to the Bird Banding Laboratory, click on the photo of the goose.

 Banded Snow Goose - Click to see banding information certificate
 
Snow Goose

Banded near Bylot Island, Nunavut (about 300 miles north of the Arctic Circle) 8/12/2000;
Photographed in Matamoras, PA 1/27/2002

Click image to see banding information certificate

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