Rachel Atkins organizes boxes and PPE in preparation for sampling at several facilities in Utah using an oversized cargo van.
Images
Rachel Atkins organizes boxes and PPE in preparation for sampling at several facilities in Utah using an oversized cargo van.
![EESC Bird Banding Lab_Team Photo_Sep 15 2021_Tom OConnell Credit](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/EESC%20Bird%20Banding%20Lab_Team%20Photo_Sep%2015%202021_Tom%20OConnell%20Credit.jpg?itok=UBwAJ4j0)
EESC Bird Banding Lab Team Photo Sep 15 2021_Tom O'Connell Credit. This photos show the team of banders at the bird banding station during fall migration at Patuxent Research Refuge
EESC Bird Banding Lab Team Photo Sep 15 2021_Tom O'Connell Credit. This photos show the team of banders at the bird banding station during fall migration at Patuxent Research Refuge
EESC Bird Banding Lab showing Matt Rogosky on Sep 15 2021 photo taken by Tom OConnell.
EESC Bird Banding Lab showing Matt Rogosky on Sep 15 2021 photo taken by Tom OConnell.
Luke Iwanowicz (left) Christine Densmore (right) perform RNA extractions in the Biosafety Level-3 lab
Luke Iwanowicz (left) Christine Densmore (right) perform RNA extractions in the Biosafety Level-3 lab
Purification of extracted RNA via vacuum manifold RNA column filtration in the BSL3 lab.
Purification of extracted RNA via vacuum manifold RNA column filtration in the BSL3 lab.
An early morning FedEx delivery brings great news - the arrival of the first Saturday delivery!
An early morning FedEx delivery brings great news - the arrival of the first Saturday delivery!
Christopher Ottinger sits outside the Leetown, WV lab, waiting for delayed deliveries
Christopher Ottinger sits outside the Leetown, WV lab, waiting for delayed deliveries
![Photo of a 45" muskellunge used in a catch and release study on angling mortality during warmer summer conditions.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Holding%2045%20in%20musky.jpg?itok=bPJRvqmC)
Photo of a 45" muskellunge used in a catch and release study on angling mortality during warmer summer conditions. This study was led by Kyle Hartman from West Virginia University and his graduate student, Taylor Booth.
Photo of a 45" muskellunge used in a catch and release study on angling mortality during warmer summer conditions. This study was led by Kyle Hartman from West Virginia University and his graduate student, Taylor Booth.
Deb Iwanowicz and Christine Densmore processing first wastewater samples in BSL3 Lab.
Deb Iwanowicz and Christine Densmore processing first wastewater samples in BSL3 Lab.
Deb Iwanowicz and Christine Densmore Logging in first wastewater samples in BSL3 Lab.
Deb Iwanowicz and Christine Densmore Logging in first wastewater samples in BSL3 Lab.
The first three samples from Utah and Colorado arrive at the Leetown Lab.
The first three samples from Utah and Colorado arrive at the Leetown Lab.
A Canada Warbler with new band at the Bird Banding Lab's fall station.
A Canada Warbler with new band at the Bird Banding Lab's fall station.
A Connecticut Warbler banded at the Bird Banding Lab's Fall Migration Station.
A Connecticut Warbler banded at the Bird Banding Lab's Fall Migration Station.
Sample boxes prepped in Utah for sampling to start take over offices as they wait to be delivered to facilities.
Sample boxes prepped in Utah for sampling to start take over offices as they wait to be delivered to facilities.
Downy Woodpecker's tail is spread to better view marking and two new tail feathers growing in, during banding at the USGS Bird Banding Lab's Fall Migration Station.
Downy Woodpecker's tail is spread to better view marking and two new tail feathers growing in, during banding at the USGS Bird Banding Lab's Fall Migration Station.
An adult female Blue-winged Warbler at the USGS Bird Banding Lab's Fall Migration Station.
An adult female Blue-winged Warbler at the USGS Bird Banding Lab's Fall Migration Station.
A Brown Thrasher who has just received its unique 9-digt USGS band at the USGS Bird Banding Lab's Fall Migration Station.
A Brown Thrasher who has just received its unique 9-digt USGS band at the USGS Bird Banding Lab's Fall Migration Station.
Photo of Hopewell Run below the reservoir (located off Leetown Rd) taken during a bird walk with the Potomac Valley Audobon Society. The reservoir above where this photo was taken often has ducks (such as wood ducks, gadwall, black ducks, mallards, and even canvasback) and geese swimming around on it.
Photo of Hopewell Run below the reservoir (located off Leetown Rd) taken during a bird walk with the Potomac Valley Audobon Society. The reservoir above where this photo was taken often has ducks (such as wood ducks, gadwall, black ducks, mallards, and even canvasback) and geese swimming around on it.
An American Woodcock receives its USGS metal band at the Bird Banding Lab's Fall Migration Station.
An American Woodcock receives its USGS metal band at the Bird Banding Lab's Fall Migration Station.
A Yellow-bellied Flycatcher banded at the Bird Banding Lab's Fall Migration Station.
A Yellow-bellied Flycatcher banded at the Bird Banding Lab's Fall Migration Station.
Photo of a technician working at a biological safety cabinet.
Photo of a technician working at a biological safety cabinet.