I am fortunate to have a son that works for MFW and invites me along on some of the neat things that he does. This eagle banding exercise took place at Wachusett Reservoir in the spring of 2009. The banding effort is labor intensive with detailed attention given to proper knots and ropes for the climber . When the nest is finally reached extreme care is used with removing the eagle chick(s). Once on the ground each chick is measured , weighed and a DNA sample taken then banded.

Having the opportunity to hold one of the eagle chicks while it was being banded was nothing less than an " Awesome Experience"
Jim