Join the Aquidneck Land Trust for a bird banding demonstration at Bailey Brook with ecology professor Dr. Jim Chace of Salve Regina University!
Bailey Brook is a primary source of drinking water for Middletown and Newport residents and serves as a habitat for several migratory bird species. The Sweet Flag property buffers Bailey Brook and was protected by ALT in 2006. Jim will be catching and banding migrant and resident songbird species. Hear about the different species of birds Jim has observed and banded on the property.
This event is free and suitable for all ages!
To Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bird-banding-demonstration-tickets-68057733513
Questions? Contact 401-849-2799 or gmarkert@ailt.org
Directions: Middletown Police Department, 123 Valley Road, Middletown, RI. Please park at the Middletown Police Department parking lot then proceed to the back of the property and turn left to find the gathering point.
Photo Credit: Gretchen Markert
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Land Trust Days Coordinator: Virginia Streeter vstreeter@rilandtrusts.org