ILYB Field Trip: Camp Sagawau Bird Banding  

Saturday, July 22nd – 10:00am

IL Young Birders is excited to offer a bird banding demonstration at Camp Sagawau in partnership with the Sagawau EnvironmIL Young Birders is excited to offer a bird banding demonstration at Camp Sagawau in partnership with the Sagawau Environmental Learning Center in Lemont. Young birders will learn more about the benefits of bird banding and get to see a demonstration up close. Bird banding is a scientific method used to study birds.

The Camp Sagawau farmhouse banding station is a haven to many species of bird including Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, Downy Woodpeckers, Indigo Bunting, a plethora of American Goldfinch and Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, and many more. There are feeders everywhere and hopefully, many opportunities for our young birders to see the birds up close and in-the-hand during the bird banding process.

This activity is weather dependent. Banding cannot be done if there are inclement conditions. Registered participants will be notified if the weather does not allow for banding activities.

Google Map of Meeting Location

To RSVP, please fill out the Sagawau Bird Banding registration form.

Questions? Send an email to andrea@illinoisbirds.org.