Winter was long and hard, and on the few and far between dry mornings enjoyed on the Northwest coast, I was trying to learn how to band birds.

My first banded Song Sparrow

First banded Song Sparrow and I

Mike Boyd introduced me to the fine art of bird banding. After years of handling nothing but computer keyboards and a few paper clips, this was a challenge.

Mike Boyd

Mike Boyd holding a Northern Saw-whet Owl

Northern Saw-whet Owl

The Northern Saw-whet Owl who run into the mist-net

If getting up at 4am and learning how to band birds sounds like your cup of tea, contact Mike at Wild Research.