Birds & Bands: A Morning of Avian Exploration Forest Society North at The Rocks

Join us for an engaging birding program that brings together field observation, photography, and conservation science. The program begins with a guided bird walk led by Chris Costello followed by informative presentation on duck banding by Jessica Carolini, the Waterfowl Project Leader. Jessica will guide us in exploring how banding works and why it is an important tool for waterfowl research and conservation. Along with discussing the Department’s waterfowl banding operations and techniques used to capture ducks and geese. The program concludes with a beginner-friendly talk on bird photography with Emily Cote covering basic equipment, techniques, and tips for getting started. The program also emphasizes ethical wildlife photography, teaching how to respect birds and their habitats while still achieving strong, engaging images.