How to Request Auxiliary Marking Permission
Banders should plan ahead for the next season's field work, and request
auxiliary markers in advance of their need to mark birds. Allowing 6 weeks for
the Bird Banding Laboratory to process your request should be sufficient. There
may be additional time required for the bander to coordinate with others marking
the same species. Coordination is the responsibility of the banders. Banders
who wish to use auxiliary markers should include the following information in
their requests:
- permit number
- species or subspecies (see codes) and estimated number to be marked,
- type(s) of markers to be used on each species,
- colors for each marker type and species,
- geographic location of project (nearest town, county, state),
- date study will begin and probable duration,
- a project proposal explaining the need and goals, and
- a brief summary of the bander's experience with the markers.
- frequency range and attachment type for radio transmitters (e.g. 164-167
MHZ, backpack).
- a statement of the percent body weight for radios (please contact the BBL
prior to requesting radio transmitters of over 3% total body weight).
Responsibilities of the Bander in Marking Birds
Marking Protocols
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