Birders: Fall Banding Session in Progress
Fall Banding Session is now in progress. From October 8th through approximately the 22nd dedicated volunteers are needed to assist with the capture and banding of literally thousands of Neo-tropical migrant birds.
Fort Morgan, Alabama - The Fort Morgan Bird Banding Station is located in Fort Morgan State Historical Park and is operational for two weeks each spring and fall. Here, with the help of our crew of trained and dedicated volunteers, we capture and band thousands of Neo-tropical migrant birds annually representing dozens of species. During some sessions we also capture large numbers of migrating Ruby-throated hummingbirds. This site is the first landfall and the last departure point for thousands of migrating birds. At Fort Morgan, we have an excellent opportunity to monitor population levels and the general condition of migrant birds, as well as gaining important insights into the effects of weather on bird migration. Banding sessions at the Fort Morgan Bird Banding Station are open to supporters and to the general public.
Banding hours from before dawn until mid afternoon, depending on the flow of birds. Contact Bob or Martha Sargent at 205-681-2888 or rubythroat@aol.com. Find out more at the Hummer Bird Study Group web site
Adult male Painted Bunting Photo © HBSG, Inc.