Upcoming Birding Programs

These programs focus on all feathered flyers, from the returning spring migration to fall bird banding. Grab your binoculars and join KNC researchers and special guests for the following programs and events. Other ways to get involved:

Fall Birding Programs

Visit the KNC Banding Barn in late summer and fall to see bird banding up close. Drop-in programs are held beginning in late August, and are included in regular KNC admission. The Banding Barn is located near KNC Camp; if the banders are not there, they are out checking the nets and will return shortly. Banding is weather dependent and capture at a program is not guaranteed.

Wednesdays, August 27 – September 24, 8-10 am
Wednesdays, October 1 – October 29, 9-11 am 

Hummingbird Banding >

Fridays, August 29, September 5 and September 12, 8-10 am 

All banding, marking, and sampling is being conducted under a federally authorized Bird Banding Permit issued by the U.S. Geological Survey’s Bird Banding Lab. 

Spring Birding Programs

Visit the Calendar for details and registration on these programs each year!

Woodcock Walks in April

Birding with the Stars in May

Birding the Kleinstuck Preserve in May

Annual Kalamazoo Valley Bird Observatory Report

This report covers the various birding projects and research conducted in 2023. From spring surveys to fall banding, a highlight reel of the birding work KVBO staff have completed is now available to read here!