Bird banding provides a lot of information to researchers. It gives a picture of the times of migration, if and how it changes over time, the health of birds and life spans. The practice of banding birds stopped a few years ago when a long-time champion of the work passed away. But, starting last year, Birmingham Audubon worked with a team of researchers from state and federal partners to bring it back. And this year, it went on for the full week at Fort Morgan.
Reviving the bird banding program originally championed by the late Bob Sargent and his wife, Martha, this event provided an invaluable look at spring migrants traveling across the Coastal Alabama section of the Mississippi Flyway. Throughout the week, participants enjoyed unparalleled access to the researchers and the work, with up-close-and-personal views of some amazing birds.
Learn more about bird banding at the Birmingham Audubon website https://birminghamaudubon.org/birdbanding/
