Description
The Northern Saw-whet Owl moves through Massachusetts every fall in remarkable numbers, yet almost no one ever sees one. On this evening program at Bradley Palmer State Park, you'll have a rare chance to watch researchers actively study these secretive migrants up close through a live banding demonstration.
Learn how biologists trap, examine, and safely release saw-whet owls as part of ongoing migration research. And discover how data collected at banding stations across the continent helps scientists track the full-cycle lives of these extraordinary birds. Banding is weather and migration dependent, which means each visit is unpredictable.
When
- Tue, Oct 20, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Who
Adults
Cost
- Adult Members $35
- Adult Nonmembers $42
Where
Location: Bradley Palmer State Park, Topsfield
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Questions? Contact us:
- 978-462-9998 [email protected]
Instructors
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Scott Santino - Education Program Manager
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Sean Riley - State Research Biologist
Instructions
Wear clothing and footwear appropriate for a cold woodland walk on uneven trails. Bring a headlamp or flashlight and binoculars if you have a pair. The exact meeting location will be emailed to registered participants prior to the program.