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Fall Bird Banding on the Lake Erie Islands

Fall Bird Banding 2019
There is nothing like getting to see migrating birds in your hand to learn those confusing fall warblers! Here are some opportunities to see Tom and Paula Bartlett and bird banding crew in action this fall on the islands.

South Bass Island Banding-The Vineyard B & and B and Scheeff East Point Preserve
September 11-12 (Wednesday, 9/11) Will be banding from mid-morning until late
afternoon. Thursday (9/12), Will band from 6:00 AM until evening.  If you come to watch the banding, please park where directed past the Vineyard Bed and Breakfast and before the red barn.
Middle Bass Island Banding-Middle Bass Island East Point Preserve
September 23-27 – banding from 6:00 AM until evening daily
September 28 – band from 6:00 AM until noon.
Please do not park in private drives outside the preserve. The gate will be open during banding hours and you will be directed where to park. If you are coming out, e-mail Tom at hthomas.bartlett@gmail.com or call at 567-278-2300.
Kelleys Island Banding-Jones Preserve at Long Point (passerines) and Scheele
Preserve (saw-whet owls)
September 16-21 Feathers and Foliage Festival-banding at Jones Preserve at Long Point.
October 14 -31 Kelleys Island Saw-whet Owl and Long Point or feeder banding
November 1-3 Kelleys Island Owl Festival
November 1 -11 Kelleys Island Saw-whet Owl and Long Point or feeder banding
November 12 -24 Kelleys Island Saw-whet Owl and Long Point or feeder banding
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