Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 07/21/2009 - 07:33
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Bering Ecosystem Change

Hi Dad, it's Jacob. I was wondering how you catch the birds.

Tue, 07/21/2009 - 09:25

Thomas Harten

Hi Jake!
That's a great question!  The birds nest on cliffs near the sea, but some of the nests are low enough the they can be reached with a long pole with a little loop of string around the end.  The scientists cover up under camouflage cloth, sneak up under the nest and reach the pole up and slip the loop over the birds head.   They gently tighten the string just enough so the bird can't escape, but not so tight as to hurt the birds.
I hope that you're having fun with Aunt Suzy, Uncle Mike, Kate and Andrew!
Love,
Dad