Description
Take part in a bird banding demonstration at the West Hill Dam in Uxbridge. Using mist netting, we will attempt to temporarily capture a wide variety of species, from finches to warblers and more. You'll see these amazing birds up close, watch the banding process, and learn field ID skills. Strickland Wheelock, a certified bird-bander, will be banding the birds and recording their health, age, and where the bird has been if previously banded—you may even get the chance to release a bird yourself! After the demonstration, we'll bird around this protected biodiversity hotspot, as well as other locations in Arlington, Cohasset, and Stow, to look for spring arrivals.
Also open to participants aged 14 and older accompanied by an adult.
When
- Sat, May 23, 2026 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Who
Adults
Cost
- Adult Members $75
- Adult Nonmembers $89
Where
Location: Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary, Lincoln
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Questions? Contact us:
- 781-259-2255 [email protected]
Instructors
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Strickland Wheelock - Birding Guide
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Lindsay Neubeck-Brooks - Adult Public Programs Coordinator
Instructions
We will meet at Drumlin Farm's Environmental Learning Center at 7:00 am and travel together by van. Participants are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes early. Drop-off will be at the same location at 5:00 pm.
We will stop for lunch at a local spot (not included in the fee). Participants are also welcome to bring their own lunch.