Need help identifying!!

[Thomas L]

Was out metal detecting at a local park and I found what I believe is a bird band. It was down about 8 inches. Embossed on the band is AU 49 York, PA on one side and then the number 750 on the other. Looking for some confirmation as to what it is. Thanks.

 

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[missedshed]

http://www.pigeon.org/lostbirdinfo.htm

American racing pigeon Union band i think. If so bird was hatched and banded in 1949 in York pa. York pa should be the club number but I guess banding was a bit different back than. Last numbers is the birds ID

 

[cactusrat]

1+ on the pigeon band.

 

[missedshed]

Found this little write up from the yrpc

http://smithfamilyloft.com/NewsletterAU.html


Looks like they are still around in your area. Did you find it in York also?

York Racing Pigeon Club, York. Sec./Treas. Warren Smith, 821 Tioga ST., York. PA 17404, phone (717) 843-1972

 

[Thomas L]

Yes. I found it in York. I will contact the individual listed for the York Club. Thank you all for your help. This site is an awesome resource!