Photo: Bill Banaszewski

TIME

7:00 AM – 11:00 AM

LOCATION

Lindsay-Parsons Biodiversity Preserve—town of West Danby, Tompkins County

REGISTRATION

Registration is required. Please email info@fllt.org, providing your name and email address.

DESCRIPTION

Visit a newly established bird banding station at the Lindsay-Parsons Biodiversity Preserve to see birds in the hand and learn about their breeding habits. Watch research in action and enjoy close-up views of resident birds while biologists band, measure, and weigh them. The banding station is a short walk from the parking lot. Bring a lawn chair, drinking water, and binoculars if you have them.

DIRECTIONS

From Ithaca, take Route 13 South to Route 34/96 South toward West Danby. After 8 miles, the parking area will be on the left, at the top of a hill.

POLICIES

Except in the case of extreme weather, events go on rain or shine. Please check this web page for updates.

Please refrain from bringing dogs as they may impede the observation of wildlife.

Please note that there are no bathroom facilities.