The public can assist in this project by reporting legband numbers from harvested swans or reporting the alpha-numeric codes from neck collared swans. All bands or neck collars should be reported directly to the Bird Banding Laboratory by calling
1-800-327-BAND (2263) or by visiting the Bird Banding Labratory Web site. When reporting neck collars, please read collars completely and accurately and be prepared to give the location of the observed swan.

After the swans are captured, they are given legbands or neck collars for research and identification.

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