KODAK, Tenn. — Seven Islands State Birding Park had a one-of-kind-experience for bird lovers.
They held a banding session. Banding is when they carefully capture the birds to put a small metal bracelet around their leg.
They do it to track the animals for data.
One young volunteer loved being a part of the experience.
"I just really enjoy being out in nature and be able to help with all of the science. I really enjoy getting to be a part of it," junior volunteer Annabel Dattilo said.
Annabel also said birds are important for our ecosystem here in East Tennessee because they eat pests like bugs.