We have written and are distributing two PC computer programs to make it
easier to work with banding data. They are available by anonymous ftp
from ftp.its.nbs.gov or by request from PowellB at mail.fws.gov (B.H.
Powell 301-497-5782) or GeisslerP at mail.fws.gov (Paul Geissler
301-497-5780).
The Banding Operations Database (band-ops.exe, self-extracting
file) supports banding operations by automating many record keeping
requirements. The program was written by B. H. Powell to maintain band
inventories, enter and check banding data, print banding schedules,
report accomplishments and manage encounter data. Data from banding
operations at several sites can be merged. Information on previously
banded birds is easily available. Banding files from nearby sites can
be included to provide information on recaptures. Although it is not a
product of the Bird Banding Laboratory, they will accept the printed
schedules generated by the program. B.H. developed the program to help
him with his banding operation and has shared it with others. Many
banders have used it in the field for 2 seasons and have found this menu
driven program to be very useful and easy to use. A 29-page users
manual is available.
The Band Analysis System (bandzip.exe self-extracting file) is a tool
for those who analyze banding data. The program is menu driven and
allows users to select options with a mouse. It selects banding and
recovery records based on the species, age, sex, banding and recovery
dates and locations and permit numbers as well as on codes for
condition, status, how obtained and who and why reported. The data may
be summarized and customized reports may be produced with the number of
birds banded and recovered by any combination of species, age, sex,
banding and recovery state or area and month or period. Direct reporting
rates and proportional distribution of birds to recovery areas are
provided. Survival and reporting rates can be estimated through an
interface to the MULT program, which includes ESTIMATE and BROWNIE
estimates. Maps of banding and recovery locations and maps of the
numbers of birds banded and recovered by state can be produced with
third party mapping packages and the data files output by this program.
The program was written by Paul Geissler and is at the alpha
development stage, with emphasis on developing useful features.
Paul
Paul H. Geissler
National Ecological Surveys Team
Office of Inventory and Monitoring
National Biological Survey
12100 Beech Forest Road
Laurel, MD, USA 20708-4038
GeisslerP at mail.fws.gov
Tel. 301-497-5780
FAX 301-497-5784
