If a bird is retrapped in a standard 4 hr period that was banded outside standard hours on a previous night, enter its number in the appropriate place on the record sheet for the current night's standard period. A sample data sheet for recording coverage data is shown in Figure 4. It must be completed for every owl banding session, even if no owls are caught or if the session is terminated early. The bander in charge is responsible for all decisions to close down operations. Nets are damaged.
Predators are present.
A bird that is injured and unable to fly should be held overnight. Closing down Furl nets and put on at least 5 ties to hold in place. Return broadcast equipment to banding garage. Attach battery to charger. The next morning, report to the project coordinator any difficulties with broadcast equipment, nets, headlamps or any other equipment, and any shortage of banding supplies.