I won't comment on bureaucracy that is out of any of our control...other than to say my experience has always been you push,they dig in their heels even further.
But the youngest is just 22 days today...late tonight if you want to be technical about it. It's a range to account for multiples, not something written in stone.
Yesterday's outing was a stumble. I didn't see today's live, but he was back in with no trouble. They band eyases not in a box all the time.
I guess I'm just trying to say it's not time to panic by any means. Communication would be nice, but see item #1.
Absolutely, Ei. I just wish I had a bit of faith that the people who do have control of this situation actually know that it's banding time.
While we all care so much for these creatures I don't think you can keep pushing the issue. We have to remember what happened when some pushed the issue of the deceased PEFA on the top of one of Rochester's buildings. We are so lucky to be given the exposure that we have to this nest and consequently want more but realistically have to be thankful for the wonderful setup, our dedicated watchers, talented keepers of the records and cameras, lurkers and those at DEC and have patience for what may or may not come, don't you agree?