Beginning Bird Banding Course
The Southern Sierra Research Station is excited to offer a Beginning Bird Banding Workshop this fall. Classes fill quickly, so be sure to register early! The workshop is limited to 10 participants and will be taught by SSRS staff and NABC-certified banders.
Dates: September 11-15th, 2023 (5 days)
Description: This workshop is designed for people who do not have bird banding experience and want an introduction to this important avian research technique. We will cover topics such as proper setup and placement of mist nets, extraction of songbirds from mist nets, bird safety, bird handling, banding and data collection, use of the Pyle guide, bird identification in the hand, bird banding ethics, the role of banding in research and monitoring, and a brief introduction to ageing and sexing of birds in the hand. We will spend the mornings mist-netting and banding birds, and in the afternoons we will have classroom-style lectures and discussions. In addition to an understanding of the topics listed above and the chance to practice hands-on techniques, participants will be provided with written materials and resources for further study.
No previous bird handling or banding experience is required
Any questions about the workshop can be directed to Annie Meyer: ameyer@southernsierraresearch.org.
Cost: $1,200
A $150 non-refundable deposit is required to hold a spot in the class.
Registration: Registration will close when the course fills. To register, please complete the following three steps:
- Fill out and submit the registration form below.
- Please also send an email to Annie Meyer at ameyer@southernsierraresearch.org with your registration information.
- Please pay the deposit or full cost using PayPal with the payment button below. You may alternatively pay by check, please make any checks payable to the Southern Sierra Research Station and mail them to: Southern Sierra Research Station, P.O. Box 1316, Weldon, CA 93283.
We will indicate on this page when the workshop is nearly full.
We look forward to seeing you this fall!