American Pygmy Kingfisher banding
RTPI Affiliate Sean Graesser discusses an American Pygmy Kingfisher (Chloroceryle aenea) and compares it with the Northern Waterthrush (Parkesia noveboracensis) in Costa Rica’s Curu Wildlife Reserve. He talks about banding, molts and the tropical research on such resident species like the American Pygmy Kingfisher with their relatively unknown biology. Video by RTPI President Twan Leenders in December 2013.
Read MoreRecaptured Northern Waterthrush
RTPI Affiliate Sean Graesser discusses a recaptured Northern Waterthrush (Parkesia noveboracensis) that has been spending multiple winters in Costa Rica’s Curu Wildlife Reserve. He talks about the importance of such a finding and the goals of this tropical research as well as why the birds of our backyards need our help. Video by RTPI President Twan Leenders in December 2013.
Read MoreCosta Rica banding video discussion
As you may have seen in our media bar this new HD video features RTPI Affiliate Sean Graesser discussing banding in Costa Rica’s Curu Wildlife Reserve on the Nicoya Peninsula (update – the second video can be seen here and the third video can be seen here). You can listen to Sean detailing why it is important while putting a Northern Waterthrush (Parkesia noveboracensis) through the process. This is the first of a series of videos from Costa Rica that you should look for in the media bar or our media section as well as our blog. Sean also discusses research and conservation...
Read MoreSean Graesser: banding at Curu Wildlife Reserve, Costa Rica
RTPI Affiliate Sean Graesser discusses banding in Costa Rica’s Curu Wildlife Reserve on the Nicoya Peninsula while putting a Northern Waterthrush (Parkesia noveboracensis) through the process. Sean also discusses research and conservation efforts underway there, why it is important and how our backyard birds need our help at their winter homes. Video by RTPI President Twan Leenders in December 2013.
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