Join JCG and Alabama Audubon to see birds up close as scientists document Ruffner Mountain’s summer bird community through bird banding—the capture, measurement, and release of wild birds. Our organizations have partnered to participate in the Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS) program, a continent-wide conservation effort to monitor bird survival and reproductive success. You will get an up-close and personal viewing of the bird banding process, learn the importance of this research program, and what data has been collected this summer. There will also be a naturalist-led guided hike on the way to the research station.
You are welcome to bring your own binoculars. We will have some available if you don't have any.
Please park at the Eastern Trailhead, but do not block the gate. Additional parking can be found in the gravel lot across the street.
Accessibility: This 2 mile out-and-back hike is on flat trails made of gravel and loose soil surfaces with little to no elevation change. The research station is in a covered pavilion with seating available. There are no restrooms available for this program.
Disclaimer: This program has limited space available. Please register to attend.
If you register but are unable to attend, please email programs@jeffcogreenways.org so we can open the spot for someone else.
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