Bird Banding, From Start to Finish
September 28, 2021 —
A look behind the scenes of an iconic bird monitoring technique.
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Zach Hutchinson
Coordinator, Community Science, Audubon Rockies
Zach Hutchinson is our community science coordinator, a Community Naturalist, and a master bander. Prior to Audubon he graduated with a B.S. in zoology from NMSU; operated programs combining science, art, and kayaks; served as an alligator conservation biologist; and was a museum operations director. Zach authored The Great Wyoming Bird Trail, an app guiding bird enthusiasts to finding birds in Wyoming. His passion with Audubon is focused on engaging students and adults with experiential learning through his various bird banding projects. Zach’s passion for conservation was started from birth and his personal life greatly reflects his work life. However, he has a passion for international travel!
Articles by Zach Hutchinson
The Dos and Don’ts of Helping Baby and Injured Birds
June 02, 2020 —
Learn how to tell if a bird really needs your help, and what you should do if it does.
Do You Know Your Yellow-Rumps?
May 20, 2020 —
A guide to identifying Yellow-rumped Warbler subspecies and their intergrades.
