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Fall Songbird Migration Banding
Fall Songbird Migration Banding
The Finger Lakes Bird Observatory, led by Max "Hummingbird" Baber, will be banding birds at Lighthouse Point this Fall. Members of the public are invited to observe our beautiful birds up close and to learn about the bird banding process.
Banding sessions are scheduled for Sundays from September 27 through November 1. Each session lasts for up to 6 hours from sunrise. Stop by anytime after the first net check 30 minutes after sunrise. See the calendar below for the full schedule, showing the time of the first net check. Sessions may be shortened or cancelled from rain, heavy wind, or other conditions that may jeopardize the safety of the birds.
Lighthouse Point directions
Lighthouse Point directions
Park at Newman Municipal Golf Course (from highway 13 turn west on Willow Avenue, at the T turn left and drive to the golf course parking lot). From there, walk 0.4 miles north along the inlet, go behind the utility building to the banding station.
Cormorant nests above Lighthouse Point
Saw-whet Owl Banding
Saw-whet Owl Banding
We are planning to band Saw-whet Owls at Connecticut Hill in October and November. Check back for a schedule and sign-up. Space is limited for public attendance, to minimize disturbance to the birds.
Summer MAPS Banding
Summer MAPS Banding
We had another successful summer banding for the MAPS project, with two MAPS site for 2026: Lighthouse Point and Lindsay-Parsons. Check back next Spring for the summer MAPS banding schedule.
Lindsay-Parsons directions
Lindsay-Parsons directions
(site of summer MAPS banding)
Head south on highway 34. When you see the green "West Danby" sign, go another 0.8 miles and turn left to the parking area. Do NOT take the main trail to the north; instead, go to the middle of the parking lot and find a trail heading east.
Banding station at Lindsay-Parsons
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