Whooo Dat?

Northern Saw-whet owl banding at Foreman’s Branch Bird Observatory has been extremely successful this fall, with more than 250 birds banded to date. On November 15, several owls were examined and documented.

11/16/2012

A Northern Saw-whet gives you the eye.

A Northern Saw-whet gives you the eye.

I am ok, really.

I am ok, really.

After being banded, an owl readies for flight.

After being banded, an owl readies for flight.

This owl was one of several spotted on a November evening.

This owl was one of several spotted on a November evening.

Banders examine the owl’s feathers.

Banders examine the owl’s feathers.

Maren Gimpel, a field ecologist at Foreman’s Branch, bands a Northern Saw-whet.

Maren Gimpel, a field ecologist at Foreman’s Branch, bands a Northern Saw-whet.

Under black light, feathers can help determine a bird’s age.

Under black light, feathers can help determine a bird’s age.