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.
Transportation is provided to and from Drumlin Farm.
Also open to teens age 14 and older with an adult.
When
- Sat, Sep 27, 2025 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Who
Adults
Cost
- Adult Members $75
- Adult Nonmembers $89
Where
Location: Uxbridge, MA
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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
Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and shoes. Bringing a re-fillable water bottle is encouraged. We will be stopping at a local restaurant for lunch.
Transportation is provided to and from Drumlin Farm or participants may choose to meet at the banding site in Uxbridge. Instructions will be sent to those participants who choose to meet at the site.