Audubon Society of Rhode Island Invites Public To Bird Banding Event
BRISTOL, R.I. (WLNE) — The Audubon Society of Rhode Island is inviting bird-lovers to join them in recording data about endangered birds.
Audubon Ambassador Zach the Raven (for the July Citizens Free Family Fun Day at the Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium)
The society said their bird banding events are a part of their record-keeping to help keep track of the movements of songbirds in the area on July 22, from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m.
Ruby-crowned Kinglet banded by Audubon (for Bird Banding programs)
Attendees will be able to see Audubon officials gently capture, measure, tag, weigh and band each bird before they’re released at the Caratunk Wildlife Refuge in Seekonk, Massachusetts.
Officials will also discuss the history and migratory habits of the birds. Admission to the event is $10 for adult members and $5 for child members, and $14 for non-member adults and $7 for non-member children.
Image from Audubon Palmieri Pollinator Garden (for July Garden Tour)
Experience Bird Banding with Audubon!
July 2023 Highlights from the Audubon Society of Rhode Island
Come to Audubon and experience a morning of bird banding, where experts capture, band, measure, and release songbirds in order to record their movements.
Or join a cool evening exploration and discover fields of fireflies, listen to a chorus of frogs and insects, or head out with a naturalist in search of bats.
Get outside this summer and discover nature with Audubon!