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 30-October 2, 2011, Braddock Bay Bird Observatory, near
Rochester, NY (landbirds)The Eastern Bird Banding Association (EBBA)
will be sponsoring a North American Banding Council (NABC) certification session
this year from September 30 through October 2 at Braddock Bay Bird Observatory
(http://www.bbbo.org/) near Rochester, New York. Up to 6 experienced applicants
will be examined at the Bander and 3 at the Trainer level at this session. It is
not necessary to be a licensed bander or sub-permittee to undergo this process.
Applications may be obtained from
and submitted, to Elizabeth W. Brooks, 1435 Waterwells Rd., Alfred Station, NY
14803; phone 607-587-9571; EM brookser@infoblvd.net or
ebrooks@bbbo.org. An
additional charge of $25 per person is needed for supplies and snacks.
October 6-9, 2011, Miami University Field Station, Oxford, Ohio (landbirds)
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The Miami University Field Station is hosting an NABC certification session at the
Bander
level for up to 6 candidates. Applications may be obtained from and submitted to Tom Bartlett
(EM: hthomas.bartlett@gmail.com; phone 419-447-0005).
An additional charge of $20 per person is needed for supplies and snacks.
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 the session (most of the field testing will occur on October
6 and 8).