Saw Whet Owl Banding at Flathead Bio Station
@ The Owl Research Institute (ORI) is running a Northern Saw-whet Owl banding station at FLBS this fall. Data collected from the station contributes to global efforts to learn more about the migratory routes and timing, and the habitat use of this charismatic little owl. This outing offers an opportunity to learn, observe, and ask questions. ORI researchers will give a short presentation explaining the process and then begin checking the mist nets every half hour. Between net checks, researchers will discuss owl ecology and answer questions. Typical evenings yield from zero to ten captures, with each owl being banded. Dress for the weather, as this event will be outside and it can be quite chilly. Bring hot beverages, snacks, a foldable chair or stool, and bear spray. A staff member will meet us at the locked FLBS main gate at 7pm to admit us. Parking will be in the main lot, followed by a short 1/3-mile uphill walk to the banding station. People with disabilities can be accommodated with advance notice. You can stay as long as you wish, until midnight, since the gate opens automatically when exiting. There will be items available for purchase, if you wish (shirts, etc.). Sign-up is required. Please contact Margaret Parodi at (406) 837-1371 or mrparodi@charter.net. Sessions may be cancelled or rescheduled if it is raining, snowing, or excessively windy. Please provide both a phone contact and an email address so we can notify you in the event of scheduling changes. Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live
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The Owl Research Institute (ORI) is running a Northern Saw-whet Owl banding station at FLBS this fall. Data collected
from the station contributes to global efforts to learn more about the migratory routes and timing, and the habitat use of
this charismatic little owl. This outing offers an opportunity to learn, observe, and ask questions. ORI researchers will
give a short presentation explaining the process and then begin checking the mist nets every half hour. Between net
checks, researchers will discuss owl ecology and answer questions. Typical evenings yield from zero to ten captures,
with each owl being banded.
Dress for the weather, as this event will be outside and it can be quite chilly. Bring hot beverages, snacks, a foldable
chair or stool, and bear spray. A staff member will meet us at the locked FLBS main gate at 7pm to admit us. Parking
will be in the main lot, followed by a short 1/3-mile uphill walk to the banding station. People with disabilities can
be accommodated with advance notice. You can stay as long as you wish, until midnight, since the gate opens
automatically when exiting. There will be items available for purchase, if you wish (shirts, etc.).
Sign-up is required. Please contact Margaret Parodi at (406) 837-1371 or mrparodi@charter.net. Sessions may be
cancelled or rescheduled if it is raining, snowing, or excessively windy. Please provide both a phone contact and an
email address so we can notify you in the event of scheduling changes.
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