Our Birds Wintering in Urban Landscapes project depends on trained and experienced bird banders to band songbirds. Banders confident with aging are especially in demand. The site manager will observe the first few extractions of new banders to ensure safe handling of small birds. Scribes (data recorders) are also needed–no banding experience is required. Observers (non-participants) are welcome at banding sites, but please RSVP in advance, as the number of attendees (including banders/scribers) at any one time is limited.
All participants: Dress appropriately for the weather and bring food and drink to sustain yourself for the 4-hour session. Bathroom facilities are available at each site. Bird safety is paramount, so banding sessions will be canceled if weather is inclement.
To RSVP as a volunteer or visitor, or for questions about banding when the weather is questionable, contact the specific site managers, listed below:
1st & 3rd Sundays – October 16th – April 17th, approximately 8:00 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Southwick Site (Site #1), 28th Pl NE & NE 163rd, Shoreline
To RSVP or call for rain updates, contact the site manager: Christine 206-659-3428
2nd & 4th Saturdays – October 22nd – April 23rd, approximately 8:00 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Shoreline Community College (Site #3), near dog park
To RSVP or for rain updates, contact one of the site managers: Kira at klwennstrom@gmail.com or Cindy at 425-876-1055
2nd & 4th Sundays – October 23rd – April 24th, approximately 8:00 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Saunders Site (Site #5), 3530 NE 182nd St Lake Forest Park
To RSVP or call for rain updates, contact one of the co-site managers: Polly at 206-365-2640 or Ben at 206-276-1095
