Leg Banding (using closed bands continued) Hold the baby in the same orientation (face down) that it was in the nest box. Gently extend the leg. With your middle finger and your thumb, gather the front three toes together as pictured below (see <<< arrows). Note the huge crop of seed as I am doing this about 30 minutes before the lights go out and the parents have fed the baby thoroughly. Gather the toes together by working your fingers up so that the three front toes are touching. You can then start to apply the band.  
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