Bird Banding Laboratory

Bird Banding Laboratory Type: Government Parent organization: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Employees: Executive: Bruce Peterjohn, Chief (last known) Budget: Address: 12100 Beech Forest Road, Laurel, Maryland 20708 Website: https://www.usgs.gov/centers/pwrc/science/bird-banding-laboratory Creation Legislation: Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 Wikipedia: Bird Banding Laboratory

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Mission To support the collection, archiving, and dissemination of information from banded and marked birds to monitor the status and trends of North American bird populations. BBL aims to enhance bird conservation, research, and management through data provision.

Services Banding Permits; Data Management; Research Support

Regulations Migratory Bird Treaty Act

Bird Banding Laboratory (BBL) is an integrated scientific program established by the U.S. Geological Survey to manage bird banding activities in North America. It plays a crucial role in avian research, conservation, and management by providing data on bird movements, survival rates, and population dynamics.

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Mission

The Bird Banding Laboratory's mission is to facilitate the collection, archiving, and dissemination of data from banded birds to support research, management, and conservation efforts. By managing this extensive database, BBL helps in understanding bird migration, population trends, longevity, and the effects of environmental changes on bird species.

Parent organization

The BBL is part of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), specifically within the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center (PWRC).

Legislation

BBL was indirectly created following the [Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918](https://www.fws.gov/birds/policies-and-regulations/laws-legislations/migratory-bird-treaty-act.php), which necessitated the management of migratory birds, including through banding.

Partners

- Canadian Wildlife Service, which jointly administers the North American Bird Banding Program. - Various state and local wildlife agencies, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations involved in bird banding.

Number of employees

Specific employee numbers are not publicly detailed.

Organization structure

• Banding Permits and Data Management oversees the issuance of banding permits, data collection from banders, and management of banding and encounter records.
• Research Support provides resources, advice, and data to researchers and conservationists.

List of programs

• North American Bird Banding Program
• Band Encounter Reporting
• Banding Permits and Training

Last total enacted budget

Budget details for BBL are not specified separately in public records, as it is part of the larger USGS funding.

Leader

Bruce Peterjohn was the last known Chief of the Bird Banding Laboratory, but updates on leadership might not be current.

Services provided

The BBL provides services like issuing federal bird banding permits, managing banding data, supplying bands, and offering technical support to banders. It also maintains a vast database of banding and recovery information, which is crucial for scientific studies on bird migration, survival, and population dynamics.

Regulations overseen

While not directly overseeing regulations, BBL ensures compliance with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act regarding the banding of migratory birds. It also manages data under federal guidelines to protect species and support conservation efforts.

Headquarters address

12100 Beech Forest Road, Laurel, Maryland 20708

Website

https://www.usgs.gov/centers/pwrc/science/bird-banding-laboratory

Wikipedia article

There is no dedicated Wikipedia article for the Bird Banding Laboratory itself, but it is mentioned in relation to the [wikipedia:North American Bird Banding Program].