This Web site from the US Geological Survey, Patuxent Wildlife Research Center Bird Banding Laboratory provides a variety of information on bird banding in North America. Data gathered from banded birds "increases our knowledge and understanding of birds and their habitats and assists us in their management and conservation." This Web site serves a broad audience including permitted banders, people who have found a band, researchers, and people just interested in birds and the need for banding. The site provides a large amount of information, a variety of photos, and many useful links to related resources.