The public can observe chook scientists in motion and birds up shut at chook banding on Saturday mornings April 27 by means of May 18 on the Audubon Community Nature Center. This image of a flicker being launched after it was banded was taken by D. Arlene Bonnett of Jamestown and acknowledged in an Audubon Nature Photography Contest.
Weather allowing, space residents can be part of ornithologists on the west aspect of Audubon Community Nature Center’s property on Saturday mornings April 27 by means of May 18, and observe them banding birds.
Bird banding is a longtime approach used to find particulars concerning the behaviors of birds. Stop at any time from 7 to 11 a.m. to study precisely how that is accomplished and why. Watch how the chook scientists seize migrating and resident birds in “mist” nets – so-called as a result of they’re so advantageous they’re almost like mist – match them with identification bands, measure, weigh, after which launch them. Some of these watching may be chosen to assist launch a chook.
If the climate is just too harsh for the security of the birds, the nets aren’t opened. No dogs please.
Those attending could need to carry chook guides and binoculars if they’ve them, and keep in mind to decorate for the climate. Plan to hear carefully to the scientists and comply with their directions fastidiously, as security of the birds is the precedence.
Come to the picnic pavilion on the west aspect of the Audubon property at 1600 Riverside Road, simply east of Route 62 between Jamestown and Warren. Look for a “Bird Banding” signal on the entrance nearer to Route 62. Drive in and park on the grass alongside the sting of the timber. Or park on the Nature Center car parking zone and walk the path over to the banding website, particularly if it has been raining.
Audubon presents these demonstrations to the general public freed from cost, however donations are drastically appreciated. No reservations are required.
To study extra and donate in case you select, click on by means of Programs and Events at AudubonCNC.org.
