4-Day Bird Banding Workshop

Location: Reno area (final location to be announced). We are currently evaluating two potential sites along the Truckee River, with the final location to be confirmed in September.

Join Great Basin Bird Observatory for an immersive four-day bird banding workshop designed for professional biologists, agency staff, students, researchers, early-career professionals, and anyone interested in developing bird banding skills.

Participants will gain hands-on experience at an active bird banding station while learning the fundamentals of mist-netting, safe bird handling, banding techniques, aging and sexing birds, data collection, and banding ethics. Whether you're refining your field skills, expanding your professional experience, or exploring a career in wildlife biology, this workshop offers a great opportunity to learn alongside experienced conservation professionals.

Workshop Highlights

• Four days of hands-on training with experienced GBBO biologists

• Mist-net setup, extraction, and safety protocols

• Bird handling, banding, aging, and sexing techniques

• Data collection, banding ethics, and best practices

• Small-group instruction with individualized guidance

• Networking opportunities with agency biologists, researchers, and fellow participants

Who Should Attend?
This workshop is ideal for professional biologists, agency partners, students, researchers, early-career wildlife professionals looking to build or strengthen their bird banding and field research skills.