Southern
Appalachian Raptor Research (SARR) is a volunteer group of citizens
passionate about birds of prey. SARR operates raptor trapping,
owl banding, hawkwatch, monitoring and public education efforts at Big
Bald Banding Station and
functions as a non-profit 501.3(c) project.
MISSION
STATEMENT:
SARR
is
dedicated
to
the
conservation
and
protection
of birds of prey in the
southern Appalachians
through monitoring, education and field research.
Raptor
trapping at Big Bald operates from 10:00 until 1-2 hours before sunset,
from the first week in September to early November. Migrating raptors
are captured, fitted with a U.S. Fish and Wildlife metal leg band,
measured, assessed for health condition and then released unharmed.
Processing of birds is in compliance with the North American Raptor
Banders guide and sanctioned by permit from the U.S. Bird Banding Lab.
Adult
Red-tailed
Hawk
Raptor
Captures
and
Trapping
Effort
Big
Bald
Banding
Station, CherokeeNational Forest, Unicoi County, TN
