Home :: Past Festivals :: 19th Annual Snow Goose Festival :: Field Trips :: Field Trip: Winter Northern Saw-whet Owl Banding

Field Trip: Winter Northern Saw-whet Owl Banding

$35 Adult; $20 Youth

Thursday, Jan 25, 2018 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center (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 only. All other Snow Goose Festival events go on as scheduled, rain or shine.

Field Trip Leaders

Julie Woodruff

Julie Woodruff is a biologist living in Benicia, California, specializing in biological consulting. Her specialties include bird and amphibian surveys and construction compliance monitoring. She runs the Napa-Solano Audubon Northern Saw-whet Owl banding station in Napa County, California. Her hobbies include running and hiking with her dog.

Julie Woodruff's Events

Owl Monitoring Team

Owl Monitoring Team's Events