This was an opportunity to see a variety of species up close and to learn about the importance of this patch of habitat to passerines migrating through the area. We watched while the WYOBIRD students and staff carefully extracted the birds from the nets within the cottonwood/willow riparian habitat and learned about the series of measurements that they make on each bird: sex, wing length, body condition (fat), age, weight, etc.
Seeing each bird fly away to continue the journey south is a reminder of how amazing these tiny creatures are and how important each stopover point is to their journey!
To learn more about WYOBIRD's activities and opportunities for students to become involved in this organization, visit their website: https://www.tarwaterlab.com/staff-positions
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