Bird Banding at Frahns Farm 2024

Join Ornithologist Dr David Paton AM and the Bio·R team for a fun, engaging and informative bird banding session at Frahns Farm this September.

Bird banding involves fitting bands with unique numbers onto the legs of wild birds. Once banded, the lives of individual birds can be tracked through time. We use this technique to help inform us as to how birds are using revegetated woodland habitats in South Australia. Learn more about bird banding.

Please note, there is a maximum of 20 people per session. Tickets are $10 + GST.

When:

• Session 1: Saturday 14th September, 8:00 am - 10:00 am
• Session 2: Saturday 14th September, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Please stay tuned as we expect to offer more sessions in October & November.

Where:

Bird banding will be held at Frahns Farm, Monarto. The specific location will be communicated a few days before the event.

What to bring:

• Boots for walking and pants for leg protection
• Other clothing appropriate for the weather
• Sun protection (hat and sunscreen), sufficient water, snacks & lunch and a backpack to carry your things

Please note: 

• There are no kitchen facilities on site, nor shelter but there will be a portaloo
• There will be walking involved, so good shoes and a backpack are recommended

We look forward to seeing you there!

These community bird banding opportunities have been partially funded by Inspiring South Australia, through a 2024 Community Science Engagement and Science Communication Grant.