Mar 10
Chichirika na'abak (Micronesian Rufous Fantail)
Banding for 2026 on Rota has begun! This is our most common species in the Northern Mariana Islands, and they are such a delight, always. Every single one of them is a perfect bird in my heart.
Banded with permits for The Institute for Bird Populations and the CNMI Dept. of Fish and Wildlife. Each bird is banded, checked for signs of age, health, and breeding condition, and then released on site.