Snowys have feathers that go down their legs and feet, a leg band would be covered and few observers would be able to tell if it was banded let alone what the band reads. A discreet marker isn't going to cut it.
I'm much more excited to see a banded bird. Since this bird has been reported, I've been searching the internet to see if I can find where the bird has originated from. It adds a new level to birding, a person can help track where it has been and help participate in the research. There is so much that we don't know about seasonal movement of birds (even birds we can take for granted like cedar waxwings) there much more to learn. Personally, I'm excited that someone out there is working to conserve a bird species I really enjoy. I don't mind the dyed feathers, there's not a naturally colored hair on my head either. -- Sharon Stiteler Uptown, Minneapolis "Can I eat without cooking? Libby's Solid Pack Pumpkin is thoroughly cooked during the canning process so it is perfectly safe and acceptable to enjoy straight from the can."
