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Northern Saw-whet Owl banding 2017

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Setting up Nets

An owl just removed from net

Stunning Northern Saw-whet Owl

Applying an identification band

Those talons can grip! Northern Saw-whet owl

Owl is content to perch! Sharon's thrilled!

Owl being measured Northern Saw-whet

Checking the feet! Northern Saw-whet Owl

Owl being weighed! Only takes a second! Northern Saw-whet Owl

Checking age of owl by flight feathers, Northern Saw-whet owl

Too adorable! Yet a mighty, feisty predator! owl banding night, Sharon's hand! Northern Saw-whet Owl

Northern Saw-whet Owl. Banded and ready to takeoff on Sharon's hand!

These tiny owls are not people-shy, it is free to fly at its will Northern Saw-whet Owl

Check out that wing span Northern Saw-whet Owl

Ultraviolet light is used to age the owls for data records Northern Saw-whet Owl

another ultra-violet light photo.