|
|
Post by solohunter on Dec 16, 2006 18:48:43 GMT -5
We have had a swan hanging around and it is banded around its' neck with an orange collar...purpose? Thanks.
Solohunter
|
|
|
|
Post by MIG on Dec 25, 2006 23:50:58 GMT -5
A lot of waterfowl are banded/collared for management,research, and tracking purposes. Not sure why this particular bird would have a collar. I don't have many swans in my area, but see lots of geese!
Any help guys?
|
|
|
|
Post by buster on Feb 5, 2007 11:42:50 GMT -5
We have a fairly large number of swans (not muties!) that migrate through the state. Several are banded and collared, just like ALL other migratory birds. I have seen green, yellow, orange and white collars. These swans ARE PROTECTED, and are NOT the nuisance mute swans that have brought forth so much attention recently. I have been told that some of these banded swans also possess tiny transmitters that allow the USFWS to track their movement during their migration south (or into a violator's freezer!!)
|
|
