Vermont Birds

I went to Vermont to photograph scientists who study migratory birds. These magnificent birds fly from Canada to Puerto Rico without stopping. The scientists set up nets; capture, examine and band the birds; and then write down all of the details about each one. Here are some of my favorite images from that experience.

Here is the article in the Washington Post: For blackpoll warblers, migration is a very long haul. The birds fly 2,100 miles without stopping.

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A warbler is held by one of the scientists.
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The sun rises over the peaks of central Vermont.
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Bill and Chris set up a net.
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A warbler is caught in the net set by the scientists. It was quickly released from the net, examined and banded.
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Bags containing birds are tied on a line near the scientist’s work station.
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Bill examines a warbler’s fat content by blowing on its chest fur to see any stored fat underneath the skin.
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Two of the scientists wear headlamps while examining birds.
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One of the scientists takes notes while examining a warbler in his other hand.
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Tools used for examining and banding the birds.
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Chris climbs up from a location where he and Bill set up a net.