Saw-whet Owl Banding Observation with the Seacoast Chapter

Northern Saw-whet Owls are the smallest nocturnal raptor in New England. These fierce, tiny predators have a secretive nature that makes them challenging to study. Saw-whets are also one of the few owl species in North America which undertake an annual migration in fall and spring. So, how do biologists study owls and what do we know about Saw-whets in New Hampshire? Join biologist Lindsay Herlihy at Black Mountain Banding Station in North Sutton, NH to learn more about the natural history of Northern Saw-whet Owls and witness how researchers are investigating the migratory behavior of this incredible species. This evening program will be held outside at Black Mountain Banding Station and will include a discussion of owl adaptations, Saw-whet natural history, and a banding demonstration. We will meet at the Kearsarge Regional High School to carpool to the trail head and then walk to the banding area. Headlamps are recommended but a flashlight will also work. The trip is limited to 15 participants. As the event nears, please revisit this site for more information and to sign-up.