Mist net
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Mist nets are used by ornithologists to capture wild birds for banding or other research projects. Bat biologists use them for the same purposes. The mesh net is typically made of nylon and resembles an oversized volleyball net. When properly deployed, the nets are virtually invisible. The grid size of the mesh netting varies according to the size of species targeted for capture. Net dimensions are approximately 1-1.5 m high by 6-15 m long. If used by trained personnel, mist netting is an efficient method of capturing wild animals in flight while posing minimal risk of incidental injury to entrapped animals. In the United States, federal and state permits are required to capture wild animals with mist nets.
The mist net consists of two poles with the net strung between them.
An animal caught in a mist net will struggle, entangling itself further, so the net must be checked often and the animal removed promptly. Disentangling an animal from a mist net can be difficult and must be done carefully by trained personnel. If an animal is heavily tangled the mist net should be cut to avoid injuring the animal. A dho-gaza is a type of mist net used for larger birds, such as raptors.
