The Norwich 2010 Birding Quest will add a new twist on Saturday  
October 2, 2010, with a bird banding demonstration from 7:00-10:00  
am.  Chris Rimmer and George Clark will lead this outing, which will  
include mist-netting and banding of migrant birds, as well as walking  
the orchard and woodland trails in the Norwich nature area to search  
for resident birds and southbound migrants.  Banding is a commonly- 
used technique used by field ornithologists to study migratory  
patterns and ecology of songbirds, which are harmlessly captured in  
fine nylon mist nets stretched between bamboo poles.  It provides a  
unique opportunity for observers to experience an up-close encounter  
with birds in the hand, as well as to learn about their identification  
characteristics, plumages, and natural history.  This outing is open  
to both Norwich residents and others, but young children will need  
supervision by adults.  Meet at the Marion Cross School parking lot by  
the nature area trailhead at 7:00 am, and wear comfortable walking  
shoes or boots.  The grass may be wet.  In case of persistent rain,  
the outing will be postponed until Sunday morning from 7-10:00 am.

Road instructions: From Exit 13 off I-91, turn toward the village of  
Norwich. Upon entering the village along Main Street, turn at the  
first right onto the paved road which passes between St. Barnabas  
Church and the village green. After passing the Marion Cross School on  
the left, take the first right into the parking area which is the  
meeting point for this bird walk.

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