MTAB 107, February 2024

This Memo to All Banders (MTAB 107) was released in February 2024. Subjects in this this memo are 1. The Chief’s Chirp; 2. Alerts – Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza and reminder that banders cannot submit data through Bandit, only manage data; 3. Staff updates – meeting reports; 4. News – Golden-winged Warbler Banding; 5. A note from the permitting shelves – double-check your permit authorizations and a social media reminder; 6. A note from the supply room – how to return bands to the lab, if needed; 7. Data management – wing/tail/weight measurement updates, recommended data submission timeline, how to retrieve Report to Banders from the Portal; 8. Frequently asked questions – how should I report mortalities?; 9. Auxiliary marker corner – check out our guide to submitting auxiliary marking data!; 10. Banding and encounter highlights; 11. Moments in history – Women in history: notable women at the Bird Banding Lab; 12. Recent Publications; 13. Upcoming events; and 14. Request for information.