Join Ben Nickley of Berkshire Bird Observatory (BBO) for an early morning mist-netting demonstration during the 15th Berkshire Biodiversity Day (aka Berkshire BioBlitz). This demonstration is an excellent opportunity for people to experience some of the biodiversity surveying methods used to monitor birds. Ben will go through the banding process, which entails putting an identification ring around the birds’ legs (sometimes referred to as banding), before sending them back on their way.

This demo is one of many activities happening during this year’s Berkshire Biodiversity Day that’s taking place on September 13–14, from noon to noon, on the Berkshire Community College campus. In addition to the expert-led walks, there will be presentations and demonstrations led by experts, all of which are free and open to the public. Click here to learn more about this program and other planned activities.

DATE: Saturday, September 14

TIME: 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM

LOCATION: Berkshire Community College, 1350 West St, Pittsfield, MA — Meet in the Koussevitzky Arts Center lobby, outside of K-111 Auditorium

This year’s program is organized and sponsored by Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) and Nature Academy of the Berkshires. It’s co-sponsored by Berkshire Community College, Greylock Federal Credit Union, and Panera.