July 6 - Visitor Day for SDDNS Banding Station

July 6 - Visitor Day for SDDNS Banding Station

HNC members are invited to visit the Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary MAPS Banding Station to learn about the project, banding & birds.

By Hamilton Naturalists' Club

Date and time

Saturday, July 6 · 8 - 11am EDT

Location

Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary

Hillsdale Ave Burlington, ON L7P 5A7 Canada

About this event

HNC members are invited to visit the Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS) bird banding station at Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Sanctuary on one of two designated visitor days this summer to learn about the program, bird banding, and the bird species of the sanctuary.

  • Saturday July 6, 2024 (rain date July 13, 2024)
  • Saturday July 27, 2024 (rain date August 3, 2024)

Catherine Manschot, David Brewer, and dedicated volunteers will be assessing and banding birds throughout the visit. The safety and wellbeing of the birds is the top priority, and in the event of a disruptive or noncompliant visitor they will be asked to leave.

Directions and parking instructions will be provided upon registration. Visitors will be greeted by a volunteer and will need to walk approx. 650 m (10 min) along a service road with some elevation changes to reach the banding station.

Please dress for the field (hat, long sleeves, long pants tucked into long socks, boots), be aware of ticks, and bring sunscreen, water, binoculars and/or cameras. No animals allowed.

Frequently asked questions

Are dogs allowed at the event?

No, dogs are not allowed to visit the banding station. The safety and wellbeing of the birds is the top priority, and no matter how well trained a dog is the birds will become stressed in its presence.

Are children welcome to visit?

Yes, children that have a HNC membership or are included in a HNC family membership are able to attend. They must be old enough to understand how to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner and follow instructions so as not to stress out the birds.

What should I bring?

Visitors should dress appropriately (hat, long sleeves, long pants tucked into long socks, boots), wear sunscreen, and bring water. Binoculars and cameras are welcome!

Will there be ticks?

Yes, there are ticks at the site. Please dress appropriately (hat, long sleeves, long pants tucked into long socks, boots) and check yourself for ticks after the visit.

I have tickets and can no longer attend, what do I do?

Please cancel your order on Eventbrite, this will make the tickets available to others to enjoy.

There's rain in the forecast, will my visit be rescheduled?

Visitors will be informed via email prior to the date if the visit needs to be rescheduled to the rain date.

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Hamilton Naturalists' Club

The Hamilton Naturalists’ Club is a non-profit organization with over 600 members dedicated to the study, appreciation and conservation of our wild plants and animals.

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