Evaluation involves both a written exam and a practical evaluation in the field.
We strongly encourage applicants to take the written exam, proctored by a NABC certified trainer,
prior to the practical evaluation in the field.
To schedule a written exam with a certified trainer, please contact the trainer directly
(alphabetical list of trainers, list of trainers by state or province).
September 25-27, 2009, Braddock Bay Bird Observatory, near Rochester, New York (landbirds) --
The Eastern Bird Banding Association is scheduling its next NABC certification session at the Bander
level for up to six candidates seeking or already possessing a U. S. or Canadian banding permit or subpermit,
and at the Trainer level for up to three candidates at Braddock Bay Bird Observatory near
Rochester, NY. Applications may be obtained from and submitted to
Elizabeth W. Brooks, 5540 Jericho Hill Road, Alfred Station, NY 14803; phone 607-587-9571;
EM brookser@earthlink.net. An additional charge of
$20 per person is needed for snacks, lunches, and dinners. Checks or money orders should be made
out to Betsy Brooks.
NABC manuals and further details are available on this website. Those seeking certification are
encouraged to contact an NABC Trainer to proctor the written examination portion of the certification
prior to coming to BBBO (passage of the written portion is required before the September 25-27 practical session may
be taken), however, for those not able to do so the examination may be taken at BBBO by prior arrangment.
Trainer candidates need not retake this written examination, if previously their grade was 90 or better.