Corey Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 plastic? Poor bird! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avery Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Its a type of band, called an auxiliary marker. "Nasal saddles and discs are auxiliary markers frequently used on ducks. Nasal saddles fit over the bill and are attached with a metal rod through the nares (nostrils). These markers are often inscribed with unique codes and come in various color combinations. Nasal discs, small plastic markers of various colors and shapes, are similarly attached on either side of the bill. These markers have been extremely useful in studying local movements, fidelity to nesting and wintering areas, survival, and behavior. Despite their somewhat cumbersome appearance, nasal saddles and discs do not seem to adversely affect the survival of birds wearing them." https://www.ducks.org/conservation/waterfowl-research-science/understanding-waterfowl-waterfowl-bands-and-other-markers 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 1 hour ago, Avery said: Its a type of band, called an auxiliary marker. "Nasal saddles and discs are auxiliary markers frequently used on ducks. Nasal saddles fit over the bill and are attached with a metal rod through the nares (nostrils). These markers are often inscribed with unique codes and come in various color combinations. Nasal discs, small plastic markers of various colors and shapes, are similarly attached on either side of the bill. These markers have been extremely useful in studying local movements, fidelity to nesting and wintering areas, survival, and behavior. Despite their somewhat cumbersome appearance, nasal saddles and discs do not seem to adversely affect the survival of birds wearing them." https://www.ducks.org/conservation/waterfowl-research-science/understanding-waterfowl-waterfowl-bands-and-other-markers 1 hour ago, IKLland said: plastic? Poor bird! never mind me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 14 hours ago, Avery said: Its a type of band, called an auxiliary marker. "Nasal saddles and discs are auxiliary markers frequently used on ducks. Nasal saddles fit over the bill and are attached with a metal rod through the nares (nostrils). These markers are often inscribed with unique codes and come in various color combinations. Nasal discs, small plastic markers of various colors and shapes, are similarly attached on either side of the bill. These markers have been extremely useful in studying local movements, fidelity to nesting and wintering areas, survival, and behavior. Despite their somewhat cumbersome appearance, nasal saddles and discs do not seem to adversely affect the survival of birds wearing them." https://www.ducks.org/conservation/waterfowl-research-science/understanding-waterfowl-waterfowl-bands-and-other-markers I assumed it was installed. I doubted anything random would have been balanced equally on each side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefferson Shank Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Looks like it has Daisies sprouting out its nose. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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