40 for scheduling information. This is a unique opportunity to observe an active research program and talk with the biologists as they work, as well as a special chance to see many resident and migratory birds in the hand. The nets, which are located along a short loop trail adjoining the field station, are opened at 15 minutes after sunrise and kept open for six hours. Approximately every 40 minutes the nets are checked and any captured birds are gently extracted and brought to the banding lab where they are banded, measured and released unharmed. All of these activities are open to the public.
Nets are closed, sometimes on short notice, by rain, heavy fog or strong winds.
Review our Monthly Summaries of captures from our mist-nest. Back to the top of the page.