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[Joshua2415]

Got this Red-shouldered Hawk last weekend that had bands on both legs.
I still want to know who is doing the banding and how they catch these birds?

The aluminum band on the right leg is from Bird Banding Laboratory (part of the USGS) and the plastic colored band (different colors for different types of birds) is from the CDFW in conjunction with local raptor research groups and are used to track migration and hunting grounds of the various birds and to count the populations of the various raptors in a given area.

 

[Bud]

Got this Red-shouldered Hawk last weekend that had bands on both legs.
I still want to know who is doing the banding and how they catch these birds?

cmon Keen obviously he's in a gang. eastside t(h)ree yo

 

[keenfish]

The aluminum band on the right leg is from Bird Banding Laboratory (part of the USGS) and the plastic colored band (different colors for different types of birds) is from the CDFW in conjunction with local raptor research groups and are used to track migration and hunting grounds of the various birds and to count the populations of the various raptors in a given area.

This is great info. Josh! I had no idea and I really appreciate your input. I'm going to look into this further. Thank you so much the intel. :thankful:

 

[Joshua2415]

This is great info. Josh! I had no idea and I really appreciate your input. I'm going to look into this further. Thank you so much the intel. :thankful:

The Google is your friend and you can find plenty of info, but I would suggest going over to the Sea & Sage Audobon Society (San Joaquin Wildlife Santuary) over on Campus Dr https://seaandsageaudubon.org/SJWS/sjws.htm . They probably have tons of info on local research groups.

 

[keenfish]

The Google is your friend and you can find plenty of info, but I would suggest going over to the Sea & Sage Audobon Society (San Joaquin Wildlife Santuary) over on Campus Dr https://seaandsageaudubon.org/SJWS/sjws.htm . They probably have tons of info on local research groups.

I will go there this weekend personally. Thank you for the assist buddy!

 

[Joshua2415]

I will go there this weekend personally. Thank you for the assist buddy!

Bring your camera too...there's some nice walking trails throughout the marsh with tons of birds.

 

[huryanpost]

 

[keenfish]

^ is that a magnolia tree flower? Nice photo senor!

 

[huryanpost]

^ is that a magnolia tree flower? Nice photo senor!

yes, found out they only last a couple days.

 

[npsp]

Big kitty with tics. Taken on a high school friend's dad's place in the northern outskirts of Poway (NE San Diego County). This guy, Jim Bremner, is an outstanding photographer and has all kinds of sensors and trips on his dad's place. He captures a lot a of great images of the wide range of wild life that is in our backyard.

 

[keenfish]

^ I fucking hate ticks. Good looking strong cat nonetheless!

 

[Joshua2415]

We have a couple pairs of hooded orioles back in the neighborhood right now. Very busy little birds and hard to capture sitting still.

 

[r32]

How many?

 

[keenfish]

GBH looking for gophers.

 

[keenfish]

The Google is your friend and you can find plenty of info, but I would suggest going over to the Sea & Sage Audobon Society (San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary) over on Campus Dr https://seaandsageaudubon.org/SJWS/sjws.htm . They probably have tons of info on local research groups.

"Dave, sorry I got busy and let your message sit. It’s a very nice photo. I am sure we can track this bird down.

I have forwarded this to Pete Bloom, who is likely the person who banded this hawk. He has been studying raptors in Orange County for a very long time and I think uses these white bands. I know Pete will respond pretty quickly and will probably have some good information. And, will appreciate the information.

As for the kestrel you mentioned, that is more likely a bird that was banded at an airport by USDA as part of a program to reduce bird strikes with aircraft. Unfortunately, the bands are used mostly to determine if the bird returns to an airport after being captured, banded and relocated, not much information gets out about the bird to the public, including us.,"

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"Yes, this is one of our birds, probably recently tagged by Barry Nerhus and Hal Batzloff. Thanks!! Pete"

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"Yes, I trapped and banded that male RSHA with Barry on February 15 at Talbert"

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"Excellent, the system works! Thanks"

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"Great, that means it’s a local bird from that area!"

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"Dave if you continue to observe this bird, please keep a log or notes and occasionally send them to Pete or Hal. I am sure they would also appreciate any additional photos you are willing to share.
Thanks again for contacting us, Scott"

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Thanks Josh for the lead on Sea and Sage. They are the guys.

 

[Joshua2415]

"Dave, sorry I got busy and let your message sit. It’s a very nice photo. I am sure we can track this bird down.

I have forwarded this to Pete Bloom, who is likely the person who banded this hawk. He has been studying raptors in Orange County for a very long time and I think uses these white bands. I know Pete will respond pretty quickly and will probably have some good information. And, will appreciate the information.

As for the kestrel you mentioned, that is more likely a bird that was banded at an airport by USDA as part of a program to reduce bird strikes with aircraft. Unfortunately, the bands are used mostly to determine if the bird returns to an airport after being captured, banded and relocated, not much information gets out about the bird to the public, including us.,"

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"Yes, this is one of our birds, probably recently tagged by Barry Nerhus and Hal Batzloff. Thanks!! Pete"

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"Yes, I trapped and banded that male RSHA with Barry on February 15 at Talbert"

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"Excellent, the system works! Thanks"

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"Great, that means it’s a local bird from that area!"

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"Dave if you continue to observe this bird, please keep a log or notes and occasionally send them to Pete or Hal. I am sure they would also appreciate any additional photos you are willing to share.
Thanks again for contacting us, Scott"

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Thanks Josh for the lead on Sea and Sage. They are the guys.

That's awesome, glad they were able to hook you up with the info on your bird!

 

[One-Off]

 

[surf-shot.com]

Re: banding raptors
This male juvenile bald eagle (a little less than two years old) was in LA County near Lancaster. It hatched at the Pelican Harbor nest on Santa Cruz Island in 2019 and was banded by the Institute for Wildlife Studies.



Female peregrine falcon hatched and banded at Black’s in 2007. Here she’s feeding one of her fledglings. She went through three different mates, the last was banded in Klamath, Oregon.

 

[000]

http://imgur.com/a/T9vAQl3

 

[Q_Surf]

Re: banding raptors
This male juvenile bald eagle (a little less than two years old) was in LA County near Lancaster. It hatched at the Pelican Harbor nest on Santa Cruz Island in 2019 and was banded by the Institute for Wildlife Studies.

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Female peregrine falcon hatched and banded at Black’s in 2007. Here she’s feeding one of her fledglings. She went through three different mates, the last was banded in Klamath, Oregon.

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sorry, but it's akchually "Klameth"