Mountain Bluebird Trails has a Master Station Banding Permit and can issue sub-permits to qualified members of MBT.  One of our goals is to get sub-permitees throughout Montana banding bluebirds.

Banding birds gives us an opportunity to study the movements of individual birds as they are recaptured in the future.  If you are interested in being a part of this fascinating program by banding bluebirds in your area contact the administrator:

John Denton

P.O. Box 1183

Emigrant, MT 59027

(406)333-4916

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Banding records have shown some females returning to the same nestbox 4 years in a row.  Mother and daughters living side by side on a trail, while others may move hundreds of miles.

RECAPTURES

Catching a banded bird is called a "recapture".  If you should recapture a banded bird or find a dead bird with a band, please contact John Denton with the band number or in the case of a dead bird send him the band itself.  He will also want to know when and where you found it and the condition of the bird.  Include your name, address and phone number.   John will contact you with information on where the bird was banded.  Thanks in advance for you cooperation.

 

Mountain Bluebird Trails has a Master Station Banding Permit and can issue sub-permits to qualified members of MBT.  One of our goals is to get sub-permitees throughout Montana banding bluebirds.

Banding birds gives us an opportunity to study the movements of individual birds as they are recaptured in the future.  If you are interested in being a part of this fascinating program by banding bluebirds in your area contact the administrator:

John Denton

P.O. Box 1183

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A newly devised capture device has increased the number of males captured and banded. This remote controlled system is relatively inexpensive, nearly fool proof, and easy to construct.

Bluebirds provide many with unforgettable experiences while watching a young fledge or capturing that elusive male or female.