What does the band aid?
2021-02-18
Ever seen a plastic ring around a birds foot and wondered how scientists actually use them to collect data? There are – apparently – over 200 billion birds in the world, so what are the chances of ever finding one you’ve tagged again, right? Wonder no more – instead read this wonderful Scientific American article which celebrates a century of bird banding with two giant infographs. Hurrah!
Adam Oxford is a freelance journalist, media consultant and civic tech enthusiast. He also works closely with startups developing solutions to access to justice problems.