Bird Research in Action!
May 19, 2023 (Friday) 8:30-9:30am
Location:
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, South Wellfleet
Audience:
All
- children 8 & up
Members:
Adult $14.00, Child $14.00
Nonmembers:
Adult $18.00, Child $18.00
Nonmembers can join today during checkout and take immediate advantage of member prices.
Wellfleet Bay has re-established a bird banding station to study the migration of songbirds. The Sanctuary has a long history of monitoring bird populations through banding, most notably the research done by Dr. Oliver Austin, Jr. from 1928-1958. Much has changed since that time and the data we are gathering is helping us understand just how much it has changed.
Mist nets are set up on the property during spring and fall migrations and are managed by James Junda, Licensed Master Bander. Come meet James and the rest of the bird banding team and learn about banding methods and the information gathered from this research. You will likely get to see live birds up-close and observe the banding process. The welfare of the birds is our priority and we cannot guarantee live birds will be observed in-the-hand.
Instructions and Directions:
Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Please arrive and check-in 10 minutes before the start of the program. This program includes sanctuary admission for the remainder of the day.
Please note our cancellation policy: In order to receive a refund, you must notify us of your cancellation at least 7 days before the program begins. If we cancel the program, you will receive a full refund. We reserve the right to change programs, schedules, and instructors, and to cancel programs due to low enrollment or unfavorable weather.
Registration is required.
Meeting Place:
Email [email protected] for more information.