CENTRE WELLINGTON – Master bird-bander David Lamble of Fergus shared his knowledge with students at the Free Bird Nature School on May 27. Lamble, who has banded close to 250,000 birds in many parts of the world, has been recognized for the high quality science that has led to improvements in bird habitat.

Photos by Duncan Hossack
Arrow Anderson demonstrates how to hold a bird (male downy woodpecker) while friend Trystan Wright looks on.

Photos by Duncan Hossack
Lamble shows students how to band a bird (female red breasted nuthatch).