Event Description:

Join Intermountain Bird Observatory scientists for a morning of songbird banding at our beautiful Boise River site! Our trained biologists will be catching, banding, and releasing wild songbirds all morning as part of our standardized breeding season monitoring protocol.

Registration Required: https://forms.office.com/r/ZKWs5Vxr1c 

Bird Banding is unpredictable. We cannot promise that we will catch birds, but hope that everyone has the opportunity to see a bird be banded. Depending on how many birds we catch, visitors will be able to help release the birds by holding out their hand as a release platform.

We may close our nets early or not open the station is the weather is bad (too windy, rainy, hot, or cold). We may reschedule due to weather. Please check your email for updates before attending. 

All ages are welcome. This site is somewhat wheelchair/walker accessible (but please contact us ahead of time for details so that we can accommodate you).

**Parking and other important details at this link: https://www.boisestate.edu/ibo/science/river/ ** 

FAQs
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
Read about how to access the site here. You may drive or bike to this location. https://www.boisestate.edu/science/river/ 

What can/can't I bring to the event?
All visitors should bring water, snacks, necessary meals, and appropriate outdoor clothing. Don't forget your sunscreen, hats, binoculars, cameras, and field guides. Bring a camp chair if you would like to sit down during your visit. Plan for chilly mornings before the sun reaches the site: bring a jacket and long pants. Closed-toe shoes and long pants are best for walking on trails. There is POISON IVY at this location! Please don't wander off trail. 

Please do not bring dogs to the banding area. 

Questions? Contact Traci: traci.swift@tnc.org or text/call (520) 343-3791

This project is funded by donations from visitors like you. Please bring a donation to support our work. Thank you!

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