Banding Workshop

Online Component: March 14 & 15, 2026
Field Component: March 20, 21 & 22, 2026

Join Rocky Point Bird Observatory for an exciting opportunity to learn the fundamentals of bird monitoring and banding in our comprehensive introductory course!

This year, the lecture component will be online, taking place March 14 & 15, 2026.

Participants who register for the full workshop will join us March 20, 21 & 22, 2026 for hands-on experience, including:

• Developing bird ID skills using lab specimens
• Conducting mist netting and bird banding with trained professionals
• Learning bird safety, ethics, and data collection

The field component will be held in Victoria, BC (exact location to be confirmed).

• Limited to 18 participants for in-person field sessions
• Up to 40 participants can join the online lectures
• Discounts available for those registering for both components, RPBO members, and students

This course is open to all experience levels.

Why Join the Online Component?

Be part of a program that consistently exceeds expectations and delivers exceptional learning experiences. Topics covered include:

• Aging and sexing North American passerines using plumage analysis
• Molt patterns and long-term population monitoring
• Techniques used in migration monitoring programs

Participants gain a valuable foundation for volunteering in migration monitoring sessions, allowing them to apply their newly acquired skills under expert guidance.

This is your chance to actively contribute to avian conservation on Vancouver Island while connecting with fellow bird enthusiasts and experienced experts.