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BIRD-RINGING: AN IMPORTANT

TRACKING METHOD

Hosted by Lance Robinson

ird-ringing, also known as branding, is an Lance Robinson, a certified bird Why do we ring birds? Bird ringing
important scientific method of studying ringer, along with two citizen scientist generates valuable information about
Bbirds and their habitats. It allows for a close volunteers, organised a bird-ringing the survival of birds, their productivity
connection with birds and helps us gain valuable demonstration at Silver Lakes on and their movements. It helps us to
insights into their lives and their environments. 11 May, at the picnic site parking understand why bird populations change
in phase 3. Residents were invited over time.
The process involves placing a metal ring around to witness the bird-ringing process
one of the bird’s legs. The ring contains a unique in action. On the day, a Malachite If you happen to find a dead wild bird
number and contact information for identification Kingfisher and a Cape Robin-chat were with a ring on it, please report it to
purposes. fitted with metal rings. http://afring.adu.org.za.

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