On Saturday, October 26, 2024, BCDC members and friends were treated to a wonderful evening with Northern Saw-whet Owls at Rushton Woods Preserve, Newtown Square. Staff and volunteers demonstrated how banding these diminutive nocturnal predators provides valuable insight and information about the owl’s life and status. Five (5) adorable owls were caught and banded during our event, delighting visitors of all ages.
We were generously hosted by Willistown Conservation Trust (WCT), which preserves land from development and nurtures landscapes that support wildlife. WCT’s Bird Conservation Program works to enhance and promote bird conservation, with focus on advancing avian research and, through education, fostering a love of birds.
All banding is conducted by federally licensed banders operating under stringent guidelines for the purposes of research, education, science, and conservation. The safety and well-being of birds is the utmost priority.
Thank you to Willistown Conservation Trust for supporting avian conservation, and sharing these adorable owls with BCDC!
Photo of Saw-whet seeing double, by Adrian Binns.
