Owl Banding Demo at Mine Hill Preserve

In late fall, Northern Saw-whet Owls, North America’s smallest forest owls, migrate south through Connecticut. Join naturalist and raptor researcher Larry Fischer at Mine Hill Preserve for a fascinating evening exploring the natural history of these elusive little owls. Larry will share insights into the Saw-whet Owl’s seasonal movements and abundance in Connecticut, as well as its diet, habitat preferences, courtship behavior and the traits that make this species unique among owls. Using federally licensed bird-banding techniques, Larry will attempt to capture Saw-whet Owls as they migrate th…