Whether they're banding Peregrine Falcons atop Chicago's skyscrapers, or cataloging breathtaking bird life along remote Amazonian Rivers, Field Museum scientists conduct ground-breaking bird research all over the world. Take a look at a few birding videos from recent trips to watch these men and women at work!
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Peregrine Falcon Expedition Videos
Peregrine Project Overview
Meet Mary Hennen, the director of the Chicago Peregrine Program, and get an overview of the annual chick-banding project that happens each spring.
Capturing Chicks
Watch Mary bravely remove chicks from the nest in preparation for banding, as the anxious parents scold nearby.
Banding Chicks
Witness the process of chick-banding, and learn how the tags aid in monitoring the Peregrine population's health over time.
Sampling Blood
See how Mary draws blood from the chicks and discover what these samples tell us about Peregrine breeding, genetic relationships, and health.
Releasing Chicks
Look on as Mary and the team have one last photo session with the Peregrine chicks before reuniting them with their parents in the nesting box.
