The band should be reported to the Bird Banding Laboratory at 1-800-327-BAND. They will ask her for the appropriate information and will give her some information on the bird. Later she will receive a Certificate of Appreciation with full information on the bird. Cheers, Kathy Klimkiewicz ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ Subject: reporting banded bird Author: mdosprey@ARI.Net at NBS-Internet-Gateway Date: 1/29/99 3:49 PM I received a note from someone who found a dead Blue Jay in her yard which was banded. She said the band read: 1142.38379 Laurel MD 20708. How does she find out how to report it? Thanks for your help. Anne >>>>