Report a Banded Bird
If you encounter a live banded bird in the field, try to spot and record the following information:
Where is the band or tag?
What color is the band or tag?
What code, if any, is on the band or tag?
Where and when did you observe the banded bird?
To report a bird with a federal band or color marker, please visit the USGS Bird Banding Laboratory website.
To report swan collars, please visit the Northwest Swan Conservation Association.
To report other bands or tags for local projects, please visit the Washington Ornithological Society’s Research page to view current projects, the types of markers they use, and how to report them.
To learn more about bird banding and its role in conservation, read this excellent blog post on the Pilchuck Audubon Society webpage.
