bird banding--historical perspective

[Laurie & Leanne Knight <>]

John Leonard wrote:

> 
> I suspect that this is what will happen with bird banding; we will recognise
> the genuine information that has been gained from it, and move on, and that
> in future the hobbyist element will be completely removed from banding. I
> hope so, anyway.
> 

I think that for as long as people need to know what bird populations
are up to [for ecological management purposes] there will be a need for
some sort of individual identification.  Perhaps technological advances
will mean that the means by which birds are identified will have less
impact on individuals.

Regards, Laurie.
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