Field Trip: Winter Northern Saw-whet Owl Banding

Field Trip: Winter Northern Saw-whet Owl Banding - Sold Out!

$50 Adult; $35 Youth

Friday, Jan 26, 2024 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Meet at Chico Park-n-Ride (Map)

Walking, could involve distance but largely flat Walking, could involve distance but largely flat

Description

This is a rare chance to observe an owl research project studying winter use of foothill habitat. Mist nets and an audio lure will be used to attempt to capture, band, and release Northern Saw-whet Owls. Bring headlamps or flashlights, chairs, warm clothes, cameras, and snacks, and/or hot drinks. Rain and/or high winds cancel this event.

Field Trip Leaders

Ken Sobon

Ken Sobon is an avid birder and has been a science teacher to middle school students in Oroville since 1995. He is the President of AltaCal and is the Northern California representative on the California Audubon state board.  He has also been the Director of the Northern Saw-whet Owl Research Project for the past seven years.

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