Saw-whet owl migration

This is a really fun event.  I went last night and they will be back on Sunday night to capture and tag more saw-whets.  Bring your kids and see the cutest owls EVER!

Young saw-whet owl getting measured for study

Join the Owl Research Institute Society for an onsite lecture and discussion on migrating Northern Saw-whet Owls at the Maclay Flats parking lot located on Blue Mountain Road west of Missoula . On Friday October 17th and Sunday October 19th from dark (7:30 until Midnight Denver Holt will talk about Northern Saw-whet Owls in the parking lot while owls are being banded, measured, weighed and released*. The Owl Research Institute located in the Mission Valley is currently trapping and banding migrating Northern Saw-whet Owls during the night at Maclay Flats as part of a long term study. The event is free and open to the public.
Bring warm clothing, flashlights and lawn chairs. Please remain in the parking lot so the trapping operation is not disturbed. For further information call Jessica Larson at 531-1957 after 900AM or email owlresearchinstitute@gmail.com.