The annual fall migration of Northern Saw-Whet Owls, eastern North America’s smallest owl species, is underway again. Each year, Wild Bird Research Group researchers and trained volunteers safely capture and band dozens of Saw-Whet Owls as they travel south for the winter. This work helps piece together the complicated migration ecology of this fascinating owl species.
WBRG and its partners will be offering in-person programs at two owl banding stations this season. During these enriching public programs, participants will learn about Northern Saw-Whet Owl ecology, the methods used to study them, and, with some luck, see live owls up close as they are banded and measured for research.
Wednesday evenings will take place at The Watershed Institute, and Friday evenings will be held at the Historic Hunt House.
For the first time, we are offering a Halloween-themed evening geared toward young owl enthusiasts & learners.
Come in costume! All treats, no tricks! Costumes are encouraged, so come dressed for the occasion! We’ll even have a prize for the best costume of the night. Because we’re working with wild birds, owl encounters cannot be guaranteed, but a night of Halloween fun and discovery certainly is!
To sign up for an evening at The Watershed Institute, find the date on their Education Programs Calendar. You will need an account to register.
To sign up for an evening at The Historic Hunt House, find the date on the WBRG Shop and purchase.
We will do our best to keep this post up to date as evenings fill up and are no longer available.
- Wednesday, Oct 21 – Sign up here *FULL
- Friday, Oct 23 – Sign up here
- Friday, Oct 30 – Sign up here
*Halloween-themed evening - Wednesday, Nov 4 at 6:15 pm- Sign up here
- Wednesday, Nov 4 at 7:30 pm- Sign up here
- Friday, Nov 6 – Sign up here
- Wednesday, Nov 11 at 6:15 pm – Sign up here
- Wednesday, Nov 11 at 7:30 pm – Sign up here
- Friday, Nov 13 – Sign up here
- Wednesday, Nov 18 at 6:00 pm – Sign up here
- Wednesday, Nov 18 at 7:15 pm – Sign up here
We may add additional evenings as the season progresses. If you have any questions at all, don’t hesitate to reach out to info@wildbirdresearch.org.
