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Bird Banding Laboratory in the Media: The Wildlife Society

Bird Banding Laboratory in the Media: The Wildlife Society

The Bird Banding Lab’s biologists and songbird banding station were featured in a multimedia online article by The Wildlife Society.

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Employee Spotlight: Chief of the Bird Banding Laboratory Retires

Employee Spotlight: Chief of the Bird Banding Laboratory Retires

Reflecting on Bruce G. Peterjohn’s almost three-decade long career with Patuxent Wildlife Research Center.

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First Painted Bunting Banded at Patuxent Wildlife Research Center

First Painted Bunting Banded at Patuxent Wildlife Research Center

First Painted Bunting banded at Patuxent Wildlife Research Center is a rare sight in Maryland.

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Brilliant Bandings & Superb Sightings: Ring-billed Gull in Long Island

Brilliant Bandings & Superb Sightings: Ring-billed Gull in Long Island

A color-marked Ring-billed Gull has second sighting in a Long Island village.

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Employees and Students with Differing Abilities Recognized for Accomplishments in Employment Training

Employees and Students with Differing Abilities Recognized for Accomplishments in Employment Training

USGS employees and Fairfax County students reflect on their work experiences from the Band-Scan Project.

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Employee Spotlight: Antonio Celis-Murillo Represents the BBL at EBBA

Employee Spotlight: Antonio Celis-Murillo Represents the BBL at EBBA

Antonio Celis-Murillo, Ph.D., travels to Rochester, NY to Present Bird Banding Laboratory Updates at the Eastern Bird Banding Association conference.

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BBL Data in Publication: Band Recoveries in Black Brant

BBL Data in Publication: Band Recoveries in Black Brant

A recently published scientific article uses USGS Bird Banding Laboratory records to evaluate hotspots of Black Brant band recoveries.

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Employee Spotlight: Melissa Roach

Employee Spotlight: Melissa Roach

Newest member of the Bird Banding Laboratory has a long history with birds.

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Brilliant Bandings and Superb Sightings: A Well-Traveled Turkey Vulture

Brilliant Bandings and Superb Sightings: A Well-Traveled Turkey Vulture

One Turkey Vulture’s 3,000 Mile Journey.

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Employee Spotlight: Suzy Peurach Joins the BBL Team!

Employee Spotlight: Suzy Peurach Joins the BBL Team!

New member brings diverse skillset to the Bird Banding Lab.

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The Bird Banding Lab wraps up banding for fall migration

The Bird Banding Lab wraps up banding for fall migration

Highlight of birds banded at the BBL during fall 2018 migration.  

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Employee Spotlight: Jennifer Malpass, Ph.D., AWB, DCA

Employee Spotlight: Jennifer Malpass, Ph.D., AWB, DCA

Jenn Malpass, Biologist at the Bird Banding Lab Travels the Eastern US to Present Updates to Partners.

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