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A Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) chick after being banded by a DNR employee. Young peregrine chicks are banded so they can be identified later should they turn up in another state or are found injured. The peregrine falcon population was decimated by the use of the pesticide DDT in the 1950s and 1960s. The DNR has worked with other agencies to successfully restore peregrines in Michigan, and the banding program helps in these efforts.
Two peregrine falcons (Falco peregrinus) fly around buildings. The peregrine falcon population was decimated by the use of the pesticide DDT in the 1950s and 1960s. The DNR has worked with other agencies to successfully restore peregrines in Michigan, and the banding program helps in these efforts.
A group of DNR employees and volunteers work on handing off coralled Canada geese individually to be banded. The DNR is responsible for banding hundreds of ducks and geese each year, with quotas set by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service according to local conditions. The banding process is performed by DNR employees and trained volunteers. Once the age and sex are recorded, a metal, pre-numbered, federal ID band is placed loosely around the goose's leg and gently pushed closed with a pair of pliers. Waterfowl hunters across the United States and Canada are asked to report any harvested birds with federal identification leg bands. Doing so assists waterfowl managers when it comes to setting future hunting seasons and bag limits.
DNR employees prepare a young peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) to be banded. Young peregrine chicks are banded so they can be identified later should they turn up in another state or are found injured. The peregrine falcon population was decimated by the use of the pesticide DDT in the 1950s and 1960s. The DNR has worked with other agencies to successfully restore peregrines in Michigan, and the banding program helps in these efforts.
A group of DNR employees, boy scouts and volunteers extricate mallard ducks from a net to be banded near East Lansing. Every year, the DNR attempts to band ducks as part of a national survey, which focuses on mallards, wood ducks and black ducks. The mallards are affixed with aluminum bands; each with its own unique number, plus a phone number and address. Hunters who later harvest a banded duck are encouraged to report the bird's band number to the telephone number or address printed on the band. The goal of this program is to engage hunters in the collection of data about ducks and to help set quotas and establish hunting seasons that coincide with migration patterns.
A Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) coming in for a landing. The peregrine falcon population was decimated by the use of the pesticide DDT in the 1950s and 1960s. The DNR has worked with other agencies to successfully restore peregrines in Michigan, and the banding program helps in these efforts.
A volunteer releases a mallard that has been freshly banded near East Lansing. Every year, the DNR attempts to band ducks as part of a national survey, which focuses on mallards, wood ducks and black ducks. The mallards are affixed with aluminum bands; each with its own unique number, plus a phone number and address. Hunters who later harvest a banded duck are encouraged to report the bird's band number to the telephone number or address printed on the band. The goal of this program is to engage hunters in the collection of data about ducks and to help set quotas and establish hunting seasons that coincide with migration patterns.
Wildlife Services employees from the U.S. Department of Agriculture oils double-crested cormorant eggs in a nest to prevent young from hatching as part of a population control measure on the Les Cheneaux Islands in Lake Huron. The booming cormorant population has been pointed to as a reason behind the decline of certain sport fisheries. The DNR works with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in recommending sites for population control.
A banded piping plover perches on a piece of wood. While the Great Lakes population of piping plovers has rebounded since it was first put on the federal endangered species list, the population remains extremely vulnerable to both natural and human-caused disturbances.
DNR employees apply a leg band to a young peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus). Young peregrine chicks are banded so they can be identified later should they turn up in another state or are found injured. The peregrine falcon population was decimated by the use of the pesticide DDT in the 1950s and 1960s. The DNR has worked with other agencies to successfully restore peregrines in Michigan, and the banding program helps in these efforts.
A flock of Canada geese near a construction site that will be banded by DNR employees and volunteers. The DNR is responsible for banding hundreds of ducks and geese each year, with quotas set by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service according to local conditions. The banding process is performed by DNR employees and trained volunteers. Once the age and sex are recorded, a metal, pre-numbered, federal ID band is placed loosely around the goose's leg and gently pushed closed with a pair of pliers. Waterfowl hunters across the United States and Canada are asked to report any harvested birds with federal identification leg bands. Doing so assists waterfowl managers when it comes to setting future hunting seasons and bag limits.
A game dog belonging to a Pure Michigan Hunt winner retrieves a downed mallard duck. Pure Michigan Hunt is a program set up by the DNR to raise money to fund wildlife habitat restoration and improvement. Three winners are drawn from the applicants, and these hunters win donated prizes (including a firearm and crossbow) and are able to participate in every limited-access hunt Michigan has, elk, bear, spring and fall wild turkey, and antlerless deer, as well as take first pick in a managed waterfowl area reserved hunt.
A group of wild turkeys, consisting of a tom and several hens. A tom will hold a "harem" of up to 20 females.
DNR employees check the band on a double-crested cormorant at the Les Cheneaux Islands in Lake Huron. Keeping track of population and habitat statistics helps the DNR and partner organizations plan population control measures.
A flock of double-crested cormorants take flight at the Les Cheneaux Islands in Lake Huron.
A group of DNR employees, boy scouts and volunteers gather mallard ducks that have been netted for banding near East Lansing. Every year, the DNR attempts to band ducks as part of a national survey, which focuses on mallards, wood ducks and black ducks. The mallards are affixed with aluminum bands; each with its own unique number, plus a phone number and address. Hunters who later harvest a banded duck are encouraged to report the bird's band number to the telephone number or address printed on the band. The goal of this program is to engage hunters in the collection of data about ducks and to help set quotas and establish hunting seasons that coincide with migration patterns.
A wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) hunter has reason to smile with his kill slung over his shoulder.
A close-up of a double-crested cormorant's head at the Les Cheneaux Islands in Lake Huron.
A Wildlife Services employee from the U.S. Department of Agriculture oils double-crested cormorant eggs in a nest to prevent young from hatching as part of a population control measure on the Les Cheneaux Islands in Lake Huron. The booming cormorant population has been pointed to as a reason behind the decline of certain sport fisheries. The DNR works with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in recommending sites for population control.
A Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) chick nestled next to a wall on the roof of a building. DNR employees will apply a leg band to this chick. Young peregrine chicks are banded so they can be identified later should they turn up in another state or are found injured. The peregrine falcon population was decimated by the use of the pesticide DDT in the 1950s and 1960s. The DNR has worked with other agencies to successfully restore peregrines in Michigan, and the banding program helps in these efforts.
A Canada goose with a leg band, that has garbage stuck around its neck, in a field with other geese and its goslings.
DNR employees prepare a young peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) to be banded. Young peregrine chicks are banded so they can be identified later should they turn up in another state or are found injured. The peregrine falcon population was decimated by the use of the pesticide DDT in the 1950s and 1960s. The DNR has worked with other agencies to successfully restore peregrines in Michigan, and the banding program helps in these efforts.
A piping plover (with leg band) along a shoreline. While the Great Lakes population of piping plovers has rebounded since it was first put on the federal endangered species list, the population remains extremely vulnerable to both natural and human-caused disturbances.
An adult and youth show off their wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) kill.
A black-necked stilt (Himantopus mexicanus) looking for food. This shorebird is abundant along wetlands and coastlines in the southern United States, but a relatively rare breeding species in Michigan.
