I went with a group to Duluth today to see migrating raptors: Hawks, Falcons, Eagles and many other names that I had never even heard of. Duluth is on tall bluffs overlooking the tip of Lake Superior. The migrating birds in September and October either stop here or use this as a landmark. More and more birds just kept flying over. We also watched birds being banded for future study if they are captured again. It was quite a thrill to see them being released afterward. For $50 you could be the one to release one of these birds. They take your picture with it and notify you if the bird is ever captured again. I released a white-capped sparrow for free. We called him "Cap'n Jack."
It is satisfying to know that these volunteer organizations exist. I certainly know how this one is funded.
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