Watch: Cardinal Surprises News On 6’s Tess Maune During Bird Research Project

Several wildlife biologists across the state are helping with migratory bird research for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the husband on News On 6's Tess Maune is one of them. Each year he traps and bands doves.

The bands have information on them that allows researchers to study the birds' migratory patterns, where they travel, and their age.

Tess Maune went along to help, but got a little more than she bargained for.