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setting up mist nets to catch Savannah sparrows…
…is not always a straightforward endeavour. There are frequently high winds on the island which turns mist nets into sails, making them quite visible to birds. Luckily, there are usually enough calm days on the island to catch every bird on the plot and fit it with a unique colour band combination so we can follow it for the remainder of the breeding season. Even if it is windy, we have a number of tricks up our sleeve to catch birds. Photo: S. Doucet.