Description
There's nothing like seeing a tiny migrating songbird up close. At Joppa Flats' bird banding station, Mass Audubon scientists carefully capture birds in specially designed nets, weigh and measure them, check their condition, and attach a uniquely numbered metal band before releasing them back to continue their journey south.
During this family visit, you'll watch the whole process from just a few feet away while our naturalists explain what we learn from decades of banding data and why it matters for bird conservation. It's a rare chance for families to see field science in action alongside the birds themselves.
When
- Sat, Oct 10, 2026 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Who
Families - children 6 - 17
Cost
- Adult Members $15
- Adult Nonmembers $18
- Child Members $15
- Child Nonmembers $18
Where
Location: Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport
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Questions? Contact us:
- 978-462-9998 [email protected]
Instructors
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Ben Flemer - Banding Station Manager
Instructions
Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, 1 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. A guide will lead participants to the banding station. The program is weather and migration dependent; cancellation information will be sent in advance if conditions change.