As spring migration brings American Kestrels back to their breeding grounds, our team at the Wild Bird Research Group has been out in the field installing and monitoring nest boxes to help these colorful falcons find safe places to raise their young. Our Hatch a Hundred campaign is in full swing
A chance discovery in January 2019 turned a tragic owl tale into a cherished keepsake. While exploring our front yard, we found a bird band attached to leg bones - likely from an owl pellet. Reporting the band to USGS revealed it belonged to an Eastern Screech Owl, banded locally. The band now lives on as my necklace, a unique piece of jewelry with a remarkable story. As part of the North American Bird Banding Program, which has tracked over 60 million birds since 1904, this small metal band represents both scientific research and a personal connection to wildlife conservation.
Dear Friends of the Wild Bird Research Group,As we close out an exciting and productive 2024, we want to reflect on the milestones we’ve achieved together and express our heartfelt…