A Night of Owls: When a Barred Owl Joined the Saw-whet Parade
Volunteers happily holding Northern Saw-whet Owls to be banded. By Morgan MarkAs the days leading into winter grow colder and shorter, I find it harder and harder to burn the…
A Promising Start to the Northern Saw-whet Owl Research Season
One of 50 Northern Saw-Whet Owls we've banded so far this research season Article by Sean Graesser As the leaves begin to change and the chill sets in, so too begins…
Join Our 2024 Owl Programs
Looking to experience in person research? Sign up for Owl ProgramsThe annual fall migration of Northern Saw-Whet Owls - eastern North America's smallest owl species - is underway once again.…
September 2024 Update
Fall migration is underway! Some species are already well on their way and others are preparing for their epic journey. What are seven signs that birds are preparing to migrate…
World Series of Birding – Looking for the Three-Peat
The Northern Sweat Owls return to the World Series of Birding We’re thrilled to announce that the Wild Bird Research Group is once again taking part in the World Series…
Spring 2024 Update
Signs Of Spring As we bid farewell to the chill of winter, the early days of spring usher in a season of rejuvenation and hope. With the gentle warming of the…
Giving Tuesday 2023
This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to join us in our commitment to conduct and support research and science-based conservation initiatives that benefit birds and their habitats. We are offering five different…
We’re Launching a New Endeavor
As the nights grow longer and the air turns crisp, our team is once again diving into the enchanting world of owls. This season we have embarked on an exciting new…
MAPS End of Season Report
From the FieldWild Bird Research Group recently wrapped up another successful MAPS (Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship) season, with crews working at the Fiddler's Creek Preserve in Titusville, New Jersey, and the…