Upcoming Webinar — Special authorizations: What other cool research can you do while banding?
Wednesday, December 2, 2026
6:00pm Pacific Time
Online via Zoom
What else can we learn from birds beyond the valuable data collected through traditional bird banding?
Join Dr. Annie Lindsay, Bird Banding Program Manager at Powdermill Nature Reserve, for a fascinating look at the research opportunities available to bird banders and the discoveries they can help make.
From collecting feather, blood, and fecal samples to examining ectoparasites, Dr. Lindsay will explore how relatively simple sampling techniques can contribute to meaningful scientific discoveries. She'll also discuss research projects that do and do not require special authorizations on federal banding permits, as well as what statistical analysis of banding data can reveal about bird populations.
Dr. Lindsay manages the long-term bird banding station at Powdermill Nature Reserve, the environmental field station of the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. She also conducts avian research and teaches bird banding classes and workshops.
Whether you're an experienced bird bander or simply curious about the science behind bird monitoring, this presentation offers an opportunity to discover how banding can contribute to a broader understanding of birds.
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