Indiana Audubon Society to Offer Return of Owl Banding Demonstrations This Fall

The Indiana Audubon Society is partnering with the Indiana Dunes National and State Park to offer saw-whet owl banding demonstrations again this fall. Owl banding demonstrations will be offered on select nights through the banding season behind the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center. Registration is required due to limited space each night.

The owl banding demonstrations will run Thursday through Sunday, from Oct. 20 to Nov. 12.

Participants should bring their own lawn chair or blanket, cool weather clothing, and their own snacks and drinks. When conditions allow, a campfire will be available most nights.

Each demonstration begins at 7 p.m. (6 p.m. beginning Nov. 6) and involves a chance to learn about the 10+ year research project in the Indiana Dunes, and an opportunity to see the tiny saw-whet owl in person. 

Registration includes a $5 fee towards the donation funded research project and can be done by visiting indianaaudubon.org/events. Each demonstration night is limited, and spaces fill fast. Special behind the scenes nights are also available on certain nights. All banding nights are weather dependent.

For more information about the banding program and the public demonstration nights, as well as to register for a particular night, visit the event pages at indianaaudubon.org/events.

Individuals may also donate to the program through their Adopt-an-Owl program, available at indianaaudubonsociety.square.site.