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flag Oklahoma biologists band Canada geese during molt to track migration and population growth, with Oklahoma leading in reported sightings.

flag Oklahoma biologists capture and band Canada geese during their annual summer molt, when flight feathers are shed and birds cannot fly. flag Using netted enclosures, they collect data on age, sex, and band each bird to track migration and harvest rates. flag Data from reported sightings show geese banded in Oklahoma have been observed across multiple states, Canada, and the eastern U.S., helping monitor population growth linked to urban habitats. flag The project, led by the ODWC with the U.S. flag Fish and Wildlife Service, is a key tool in wildlife management and offers hands-on experience for interns. flag Oklahoma leads the nation in reported banded goose sightings, followed by Minnesota and North Dakota.

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