Black-headed Grosbeak

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Western Tanager

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Nashville Warbler moments before its release from the banding station at Bear Divide Vista Picnic Area - where thousands of birds a day from 130+ species fly over during spring migration. A small fraction are trapped, weighed, blood-sampled and banded, for research purposes.
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After being mist-netted, weighed, swabbed, sampled and tagged, this gorgeous lazuli bunting is eager to leave Bear Divide Vista and get back on the road. #birds #birdphotography #naturephotography #birders #biology #science #BearDivide