An Introduction to Bird Banding
Location
Gluepot Reserve
About
If you are interested in birds and would like to learn more about how to study them, this course will show you how. In addition to our classroom work, you will spend most of your time in the field learning how and where to set bird mist nets. You will be able to see birds up close and experience the excitement of determining the species, age and sex of birds and will be shown the fine details that determined correct identification. You will also learn the correct method for banding, weighting, measuring and data collection for each bird caught. importantly, you will learn about the vital role that banding plays in bird research.