Boreal Owl banding

Summer is now in full swing with migrants beginning their breeding attempts as the sun lengthens our days. Residents, like the Boreal Owl, began their breeding attempts much sooner and are just beginning to fledge young. A couple Fairbanksans were lucky enough to host Boreal Owl families. Close to fledging and hoping to contribute to what little is known about this owl, we carefully captured and banded the nestlings. Bright yellow eyes followed all our movements and naivety (or luck) restrained their small but sharp talons.

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