Bird Banding and Mist-Netting Demonstration (Altamonte Springs, FL)

Bird Banding and Mist-Netting Demonstration
Sunday, September 23, 2018 from 7:00AM-11:00AM
Lake Lotus Park
Suggested Donation: $15/adult

The Oklawaha Valley Audubon will be hosting this field trip to participate in a bird banding/mist-netting demonstration with Andrew Boyle of the Wekiva Basin Banding Station/Lake Lotus Park.  Lake Lotus banding station is undergoing a long-term study to determine whether avian biodiversity increases with the reintroduction of native vegetation and removal of non-native vegetation.

This is a great opportunity to learn about banding birds from a local expert. Also, a great way for beginners to learn about birds is to see them up close, first, before being able to identify them in the field.  Depending on how many birds we capture, members may be able to hold a bird after it gets banded to release it!  Great experience for kids, and there is not much hiking involved.

Banding times usually run until 11:00AM, but a guided nature walk at the Lake Lotus Park is optional once the nets close for the day. The site is shaded, but can heat up in the later morning. Please check out the Wekiva Basin blog for more information:  wekivaband.blogspot.com

Meet at the intersection of 414 and Gateway Drive in Altamonte Springs at 7:00AM.

For more information, please contact Rebecca Smith at rayesm105@aol.com or call 609-553-0757 to register.  Space is limited to 10 people.