New York State Bureau of Game Waterfowl Banding And Recovery Registers
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- These volumes document the Conservation Department's program of waterfowl banding and tracking. Volumes contain the following information about each bird which was banded: species, sex, age, band number, source, date banded, and place liberated. For birds which were later recovered, the place and method of recovery are noted, as well as any additional remarks.
Title
- Waterfowl banding and recovery registers
Quantity
- 3.6 cubic feet; 9 volumes
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- B2724
Creator
Arrangement
Unarranged.
Scope and Content Note
These volumes document the Conservation Department's program of waterfowl banding and tracking. Volumes contain the following information about each bird which was banded: species, sex, age, band number, source, date banded, and place liberated. For birds which were later recovered, the place and method of recovery are noted along with any additional remarks. Entries in each volume are listed consecutively by band number. These records relate to such research topics as species distribution and migration patterns.
Related Material
B2699Series B2669, New York State Bureau of Wildlife Wildlife Management Reports, and
B2702Series B2702, New York State Bureau of Wildlife Biometrics Unit Biometrics Research Correspondence and Subject Files, contain related records.
Acquisition Information
This series was transferred under RDA 22881.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.