The two osprey chicks that are living in Cambridge’s Belwood Lake Park have gotten big enough that they recently were able to be banded.
The operation was performed by David Lamble, who is reportedly a Master bird bander with a lot of experience in this field. He followed the international standards when he did so, by placing a small metal band that contained information about the birds on one of the legs of each of the babies. Both now have a special and unique code, which makes it easier for them to be identified at a later date.
The ospreys have been nesting in the area for several years, and a webcam had been installed so that the public could watch them brood the eggs and raise their chicks until they are ready to fly. The banding has to be done before the young can leave the nest and are able to fly away. It is expected that they will be able to do so by the end of July or the first part of August. A Stationery printing firm can create specially designed record sheets that make it easy to keep track of all the information about each of the ospreys.
The bands can be identified without having to touch the birds, which makes it possible to record their movements over a wide area in order to learn more about their migration patterns and habits. Get a Free Quote for Stationery
