Tag: Banded Seagull

Updated: The Latest Banded Seagull From The Gulls of Appeldore project Photographed At Captain Joe and Sons Band 3YN Photographed 2:20 12/15/17

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Bill Clark, Volunteer, Gulls of Appledore writes back after I reported the sighting: 

Joey,

Thanks for the report and photo link for GBBG 3Y9.

3Y9 is a young adult Great Black-backed Gull banded July 15, 2014.  Great Black-backed Gulls nest for the first time in their fourth of fifth year so 3Y9 may join the nesting colony on Appledore Island this summer.

We have no reports for 3Y9 since the gull was banded by Justin Stilwell, then a student, now Dr. Stilwell a veterinarian. At the time of banding 3Y9 was a chick at nest 14G518 on Appledore Island just getting ready to fly.

You have scored a ‘FIRST’ with this report.  Your report is important since it indicates that 3Y9 has survived the tough juvenile years.

Some gulls disperse as far as Texas, Florida, Nova Scotia, or Quebec while others stay closer to New England.  Reports such as your are providing information about their travels and gathering places; information of interest to health workers, veterinarians, wildlife managers, airports, and others.

The long-term project on Appledore continues to serve several college and university research studies.  Started in 2004 it continues as a field training program for students as well as providing ‘known age’ gulls and research samples such as DNA  and feathers for cooperating researches.

Again, thanks for the report and photo link.

Bill Clark, Volunteer, Gulls of Appledore

 

More Gulls of Appledore Photographed Gulls On The Pages Of GMG Some As Far Back As 2010 Here

https://goodmorninggloucester.wordpress.com/2015/08/28/for-the-birds/

Here is a link for reading more about the Gulls of Appledore

https://gullsofappledore.wordpress.com/

Here are some other captured a couple of banded gulls also….Check out his here….

https://goodmorninggloucester.wordpress.com/2010/09/29/another-banded-gull-captured-by-joeys-gmg-lens/

The Third Banded Seagull Sighting at Captain Joe and Sons

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 

Here’s some pictures of today’s banded seagull and ones form year’s past-

Today’s Banded Seagull With Band ID “9EM” Sighted at 1:15PM at Captain Joe and Sons Lobster East Gloucester MA-

 

After some research and a call out for help we discovered that the banding was done by Dr Julie Ellis

You can check out her blog here which details some of the gull sightings and why they band them.

The Gulls Of Appledore

Sightings of gulls banded in Maine by Dr. Julie Ellis

Banding and Tagging
Initial trapping was conducted throughout January, February, and March 2008, utilizing three methods: a walk-in nest trap, Steele’s net, and rocket net. All methods successfully captured the targeted species, although the rocket net and Steele’s net were much more effective and efficient. Starting in the fall of 2008, a net launcher and net gun were exclusively utilized for trapping.

Following capture, all birds are fitted with an aluminum federal leg band. A uniquely numbered colored leg band is placed on the opposite leg of all birds [Picture 1]. Finally, on most birds, a colored, uniquely numbered wing-tag is attached to each wing. These wing-tags make long-distance identification possible, particularly when it is difficult to see or read the leg bands [Pictures 2-4]. Wing-tags are color-coded based on the capture site’s proximity to either Wachusett or Quabbin Reservoir [Picture 5].

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You can also read more about Dr Julie Ellis at the SEANET Blog

SEANET Blog

The latest news from the Seabird Ecological Assessment Network (SEANET)

Here is a link to the first post in which I caught a baby black backed gull with another band-

Anyone Know Of A Seagull Banding Program? This Seagull Had a Band On Its Leg Reading OK9

Here is that first banded seagull marked OK9-

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Another Banded Gull Captured By Joey’s GMG Lens

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

5K3 that is what the band is labeled.  It is a black band with white branding.

Click the pics for larger versions

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This is the second gull I’ve been lucky enough to capture.

After some research and a call out for help we discovered that the banding was done by Dr Julie Ellis

You can check out her blog here which details some of the gull sightings and why they band them.

The Gulls Of Appledore

Sightings of gulls banded in Maine by Dr. Julie Ellis

Banding and Tagging
Initial trapping was conducted throughout January, February, and March 2008, utilizing three methods: a walk-in nest trap, Steele’s net, and rocket net. All methods successfully captured the targeted species, although the rocket net and Steele’s net were much more effective and efficient. Starting in the fall of 2008, a net launcher and net gun were exclusively utilized for trapping.

Following capture, all birds are fitted with an aluminum federal leg band. A uniquely numbered colored leg band is placed on the opposite leg of all birds [Picture 1]. Finally, on most birds, a colored, uniquely numbered wing-tag is attached to each wing. These wing-tags make long-distance identification possible, particularly when it is difficult to see or read the leg bands [Pictures 2-4]. Wing-tags are color-coded based on the capture site’s proximity to either Wachusett or Quabbin Reservoir [Picture 5].

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You can also read more about Dr Julie Ellis at the SEANET Blog

SEANET Blog

The latest news from the Seabird Ecological Assessment Network (SEANET)

Here is a link to the first post in which I caught a baby black backed gull with another band-

Anyone Know Of A Seagull Banding Program? This Seagull Had a Band On Its Leg Reading OK9

Here is that first banded seagull marked OK9-

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