Moose Droppings

Photo by Mike Marsh & Star News

Banding of birds has been done for many years to help biologists better understand the migration of many species of birds. Hunters are most familiar with them being on waterfowl and consider it a trophy to bag a duck or goose wearing jewelry. Well dove hunters need to take a closer look at their doves because North Carolina Wildlife along with 26 other states have been involved in banding mourning doves to help study their migration as well as harvest numbers. This project initially started as a 3 year project in 2003 but with the success of the project the banding study has been extended.

Mike Marsh a noted NC Outdoor writer has a story about how he and his son both bagged banded birds on a recent hunt. Both of theirs were banded here in NC this past August.

So check those birds real close and if you find a band call the number provided or report them here on line. This site also has some great info on bird banding as well as the history of bird banding, it’s well worth checking out.

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