9/9/2026 - Bird Banding Breakfast Fall Migration Have you ever wanted to see a songbird up close? Here is your opportunity! Join Audubon Connecticut's Director of Conservation, Corrie Folsom-O'Keefe, for a morning of bird banding at the charming Bent of the River Audubon Center. Meet the Bent staff in the visitors' lot at 7:30 AM. We will walk to the barn for a simple breakfast and enjoy a talk by Allison Middlemass, our Senior Coordinator of Conservation and Programs, on our Motus tower and the Bird Migration Explorer before we hike to the bird banding station. We never know which birds will land in our nets, but you might see anything from Blue-winged Warblers to Indigo Buntings! You will learn about these old field-nesting birds, why we band them, and how this information influences sanctuary management. Be sure to get your cameras ready for a great picture! This exciting experience is for ages 5 and up. Pre-registration is required (space is limited). Handicapped parking by the barn. Accessible bathroom on site. ### Event: Bird Banding Breakfast Fall Migration Event Date: 9/9/2026 Event Rain Date: 9/11/2026 Event Time: 7:30 am - 10:30am Admission Fee: $35 Registration Instructions: https://act.audubon.org/a/ct-botr-bird-banding-breakfast-fall-migration Event Organizers/Contact: Audubon Bent of the River | Allison Middlemass at allison.middlemass@audubon.org or 203-405-9115 x115 Event Location: Bent of the River Audubon Center, 185 East Flat Hill Road, Southbury, CT 06488 Archives
Have you ever wanted to see a songbird up close? Here is your opportunity! Join Audubon Connecticut's Director of Conservation, Corrie Folsom-O'Keefe, for a morning of bird banding at the charming Bent of the River Audubon Center. Meet the Bent staff in the visitors' lot at 7:30 AM. We will walk to the barn for a simple breakfast and enjoy a talk by Allison Middlemass, our Senior Coordinator of Conservation and Programs, on our Motus tower and the Bird Migration Explorer before we hike to the bird banding station. We never know which birds will land in our nets, but you might see anything from Blue-winged Warblers to Indigo Buntings! You will learn about these old field-nesting birds, why we band them, and how this information influences sanctuary management. Be sure to get your cameras ready for a great picture! This exciting experience is for ages 5 and up.
Pre-registration is required (space is limited). Handicapped parking by the barn. Accessible bathroom on site.
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Event: Bird Banding Breakfast Fall Migration Event Date: 9/9/2026 Event Rain Date: 9/11/2026 Event Time: 7:30 am - 10:30am Admission Fee: $35 Registration Instructions: https://act.audubon.org/a/ct-botr-bird-banding-breakfast-fall-migration Event Organizers/Contact: Audubon Bent of the River | Allison Middlemass at allison.middlemass@audubon.org or 203-405-9115 x115 Event Location: Bent of the River Audubon Center, 185 East Flat Hill Road, Southbury, CT 06488