EESC 484 Ornithology Field Methods

Students will learn all aspects of bird banding in North America as approved by the North American Banding Council. Students will learn how to safely and productively conduct bird banding as well as learning the merits and value of bird banding. Weekly meetings will cover standard procedures during the semester. 

Credits

1

Prerequisite

Prerequisite or Corequisite: EESC 480

Offered

As needed

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Students will become familiar with all aspects of banding passerines including the code of ethics and discussing banding with the public.
2. Students will be familiar with identification of common passerines.
3. Students will learn proper band placement, band correction, recording and reporting involved in bird banding.