On Saturday, I had the privilege to participate in a
Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin field trip banding Golden-winged Warblers.
The GWW are being studied by Amber Roth, Forest Science PhD candidate out of Michigan Tech University, as part of her work on cellulosic ethanol. With growing interest and small-scale use of forest waste and biomass for electricity generation and cellulosic ethanol for automotive fuels, it is important that we understand the demands and management tradeoffs this requires of our northern forests. In particular, can we find a balance between biomass extraction for bioenergy and the habitat needs of forest birds?
The first bird in the mist net was a bird Amber had banded in 2007. New data was collected and stats on this bird were updated.
A short while later an unbanded bird hit the mist net. It was banded, had blood and feather samples taken, weighed and greatly admired by all in attendance. It was a new life list bird for me - #146! Find interesting stories and great bird photography at
Bird Photography Weekly.
The GWW are being studied by Amber Roth, Forest Science PhD candidate out of Michigan Tech University, as part of her work on cellulosic ethanol. With growing interest and small-scale use of forest waste and biomass for electricity generation and cellulosic ethanol for automotive fuels, it is important that we understand the demands and management tradeoffs this requires of our northern forests. In particular, can we find a balance between biomass extraction for bioenergy and the habitat needs of forest birds?
The first bird in the mist net was a bird Amber had banded in 2007. New data was collected and stats on this bird were updated.
A short while later an unbanded bird hit the mist net. It was banded, had blood and feather samples taken, weighed and greatly admired by all in attendance. It was a new life list bird for me - #146! Find interesting stories and great bird photography at Bird Photography Weekly.
Interesting post, never heard about using forest waste for fuel before.
ReplyDeleteThe Golden-winged Warblers are very pretty little birds. Thanks for sharing.
What a beautiful little bird great to have them up close.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bird..
ReplyDeleteI think it is great that you take part in the bandings and are able to study the birds so closely.
I am sure you learn allot during this process.
Beautiful shots and a great post! I've never had a chance to participate in a banding exercise before. It looks like quite an experience. I can't imagine seeing these pretty little warblers so "up close and personal."
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