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USGS1967

Retention of extra-wide, lock-on, and regular bands on waterfowl

In tests of three types of bands -- extra-wide bands, lock-on bands, and regular U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service bands -- little difference was noted in the retention qualities of the three types on waterfowl. Therefore, there appeared to be no advantage in using either the extra-wide or the lock-on type of band rather than the regular band now in use by waterfowl banders on this continent. Waterfowl banded with two bands provided recovery data that were difficult to analyze but suggested that it might be worthwhile to identify banded birds with another type of mark and evaluate the retention of bands through subsequent recapture of the birds.

Special Scientific Report - Wildlife↗
USGS2026

MTAB 114, October 2026

This Memo to All Banders (MTAB 114) was released in October 2026. Subjects in this this memo are 1. The Chief’s Chirp; 2. Alerts – Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza and New World Screwworm; 3. Staff updates – The BBL Welcomes Matt Hixson and Erin Hackney, meeting reports, and key visits in 2026 to the fall migration banding station; 4. News – New Species Record for Maryland!, Data Releases, Longevity Records Update, Notes From the Field: Wintering Rosy-finches, and World Migratory Bird Day; 5. A note from the permitting shelves – subpermit request reminders and change in responsible individual for Master Station Permit note; 6. A note from the supply room – mailing address reminders, band order best practices, and "ghost" bands; 7. Data management – bird status code 5 and data entry resources; 8. Auxiliary marker corner – backpack modified to wing-loop harness; 9. Frequently asked questions – where can I get my banding supplies? What transmitter type should I use when submitting data?; 10. Message to the Flyways; 11. Moments in history – Bird Band Quiz correction; 12. Upcoming events; 13. Recent Publications; and 14. Request for information.

Memo to All Banders (MTAB)↗
USGS1980

Atlantic Flyway review: Region V: Laurel, Prince Georges County, MD (390-0765)

Despite a 22% increase in net-hours, the number of new birds banded dropped 26% from 1977. The decrease was noted in each month and was spread among all of the commonest species, including summer residents, winter residents, permanent residents, and transients. The greatest declines were in Scarlet Tanager (84%), Blue Jay (78%), Red-eyed Vireo (67%), Gray Catbird (62%), Ruby-crowned Kinglet (60%}, Mrytle Warbler (56%), Gray-cheeked Thrush (55%), Wood Thrush (44%0, Cardinal (38%), and White-throated Sparrow (30%). Of these species, only the Scarlet Tanager and Myrtle Warbler had been banded in unusually large numbers in 1977. Partly offsetting the decreases were a few increases: Veery (from 4 to 22 birds), Black-and-white Warbler (3 to 12), and Ovenbird (15 to 34). The four species that had been singled out for mention last year as being victims of the severe winter weather in 1976-77 - the Winter and Carolina Wrens and the Golden- and Ruby-crowned Kinglets - fared no better in 1978. The first three were banded in almost identical nnmbers to 1977, and the Ruby-crown dropped again as indicated in the first paragraph.

Maryland↗