DoD Bird Banding 101 Workshop Registration

8-12 September 2025

Please fill out the questions below to register. Note, we have a cap of 15 people for this training; a waitlist will be created once all seats are filled. If a minimum number of participants is not reached, the training may be postponed to a later date.

Welcome to the registration page for DoD Bird Banding 101 Training being held in-person at Klamath Bird Observatory’s Field Station, Rocky Point, Oregon, September 08-12, 2025. The training schedule is as follows (plan your travel accordingly):

08 Sept.
1700-1800 Introductions, facility, and agenda orientation

09 – 11 Sept.
0600-1130 Interactive instruction at banding station
1300-1700 Classroom instruction and discussion

12 Sept.
0600-1130 Interactive instruction at banding station
1200-1300 Workshop evaluation and wrap up

This workshop requires previous passerine handling and/or banding experience. Participants attending this workshop should have some knowledge of:

  • Basic bird identification
  • Setting up mist-nets
  • Extracting birds from mist-nets
  • Banding passerines

There will be pre-workshop exercises that MUST be completed to attend.

Please fill out the questions below to submit your registration request. Note: Submitting this form does not guarantee you a seat in the training. There will be additional training sessions in the future.

Travel Information: 
For attendees that need to travel by plane, Rogue Valley International Medford (MFR – 60 miles west of lodging location) is the closest airport. Eugene Airport (EUG – 180 miles north) is another option. We recommend a rental car for transportation from the airport to lodging and to and from the field station.

Once your registration is confirmed, you will receive an email with instructions to book your room, which are being held. All rooms are available at federal per diem rate. Please ensure your travel orders are confirmed prior to booking your lodging. Cancellations due to changes in federal travel authorization allowed up to 48 hours in advance of check in.

Course Purpose:
Due to responses from installations that bird banding training is needed to assist with performing bird monitoring projects and meeting mission needs, the DoD Legacy Program is funding an in-person bird banding training hosted by Klamath Bird Observatory. The 5-day bird banding workshop will focus on learning new, and refreshing old, bird banding skills.

Course Description:

Topics covered will include songbird ageing and sexing techniques using breeding condition, molt, plumage, skulling, and other criteria; bander safety, bird safety, and first aid; public interaction and education at banding stations; and equipment maintenance. Detailed instruction will also include using Pyle Guide (Part I 2nd edition); Wolf, Ryder, Pyle aging system; avian molt strategies; morphometrics; band application, adjustment, and removal; mist net set up, handling, and maintenance; permits & regulations; NABC and other resources for banders; and more.

This Banding workshop will be designed based on the North American Banding Council (NABC) curriculum and guidelines and will be offered by NABC certified trainers.

The workshop will involve seminars, demonstrations, and experiential learning. This training session will take place over five days. First day will be an evening introduction and planning session for the remainder of the week. The remaining four days will be a mix of field activities and classroom instruction. Participants should arrange travel to ensure attendance for all aspects of the workshop.

There is no cost for this training except for participant travel expenses.

For any questions, please email, Ryan Terrill at rst@klamathbird.org

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