Thursday 11th December 2025

Wildlife Refuge Winter Waterfowl Banding Underway

refuge-banding-process

Springville, Tenn.–The Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge in Springville is well underway with its winter waterfowl banding program using rocket nets. On Monday morning, the US Fish and Wildlife Service biologist had an unusual catch of a hybrid between a green-winged teal and a gadwall. Whereas hybridization is common among waterfowl, this particular combination is rare. Refuge photo.

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