Ft'ers not only take pictures, we dart and tag them to learn more about the species. Yesterday, while waiting to board at LAX (after just getting back form AMS no less) I saw a team of FT'ers take down 3 or 4 rather large and dangerous Gate Lice. They tranquilized them, got the tag in the ear, and revived them like pros's. The data we collect on the North American Gate Louse is critical to managing the species. IT IS OUR JOB!

No Gate Lice were hurt in this operation.