Puget Sound Bird Observatory's
Cascades Bird Banding Camp for Adults
July 25-31, 2010

Learn bird-banding techniques in Washington's Cascade Mountains during the Puget Sound Bird Observatory's Cascades Bird Banding Camp for Adults, July 25th-31st, 2010. Under the guidance of expert trainers, participants will focus on the basics of net placement, bird handling and net extraction, aging and sexing, and molts and plumage. Participants gain valuable skills while documenting how birds use moist high-elevation meadows in the Cascade Mountains to replace their feathers and prepare for southward migration. The training follows North American Banding Council guidelines and includes six mornings of banding at various locations and six nights of camping at a semi-remote campground in the Naches Ranger District of the Wenatchee National Forest. No birding or banding experience is necessary. Cost: $700 +$50 materials fee; PSBO member cost: $650. Course fees include training, meals and group camping equipment (personal tents optional but not required). Space is limited, complete the registration form and mail with a $100 deposit to reserve your spot. If you have questions, contact Sarah@pugetsoundbirds.org. Details and registration form available at www.pugetsoundbirds.org.