Owl Banding

October 1, 2023

October 22, 2023

$10 to $25

Beaverhill Bird Observatory, Township Road 510, Tofield

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Events Description

 

This annual fall migration of owls occurs from September until early November, with October being the peak in their abundance. Species captured include Northern Saw-whet Owls, Long-eared Owls and Boreal Owls. Join our biologists for an evening in the woods to learn about the research being conducted on our feathery friends and hopefully see a live owl up close and personal!

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING:

• Warm clothing – dress for the outdoors!

• Headlamp/flashlight

• Face mask – mandatory

• A thermos/travel mug with your choice of warm beverage (you will want it!)

 

HOW MUCH

Tickets:

General Admission: $25/person

Child (16 years or younger): $10/child

Children age 5 and under are FREE

How to get tickets?

Buy Online

WHEN & WHERE

Date & Time:

October 1, 5 to 8, 12 to 15, 19 to 22, 2023 | Various times in the evening

Nets open 30mins after sunset and run for 6-7 hours, weather permitting.

Weather that would shut down and CANCEL banding include: rain/heavy snow, wind >30km/hr, and temperatures below -15˚C.

Venue:

Beaverhill Bird Observatory

Township Road 510

Tofield, AB T0B 4J0

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