Enjoy a delicious supper and saw-whet owl banding at the Beaverhill Bird Observatory!

The return of the beloved Supper and Saw-whets is finally here!

Celebrate the return of Saw-whet Owl migration at the Beaverhill Bird Observatory while enjoying an environmentally friendly meal in the woods! A variety of delicious vegetarian dishes will be available for dinner, along with grilled vegetables and baked goodies. After dinner get the chance to walk the net lanes with our biologists, see live owls being banded up close and personal*, and learn about our feathered friends. Species captured include Northern Saw-whet Owls and possibly Long-eared Owls.

TIME LINE

Dinner will be served from 5 pm - 7:30 pm

Mist netting occurring from 7:45 pm - 1:45 am

TICKET PRICES (website fees included in price)

Adult: $50 each

Youth (6-16 years): $15 each

Children 5 years and under: Free

TICKETS CANCELLATION POLICY

Tickets are non-refundable, but are transferable to a friend or family member if you are not able to attend. Otherwise, the ticket cost will be considered a donation and a tax receipt for cancellations can be issued if requested. Thank you for your understanding.

You may arrive at any point during the event. Keep in mind that it is easier to navigate to the banding station before dark and dinner will be served at 5 pm.

*We do not guarantee that an owl will be captured during your visit. They are wild animals and are influenced by the time of year and weather patterns. However, at the BBO we do catch between 300-500 owls per season so there is a high chance of seeing one if you are willing to put in the time and stay up late!

Directions on how to get to the BBO can be found on our website HERE.

We ask that you please park in the Visitor Parking Lot and hike into the observatory via Harrier Highway and Warbler Way unless otherwise arranged with the Head Biologist.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING:

• Headlamp/flashlight

• Warm clothing – dress for the outdoors!

• A thermos/travel mug with your choice of warm beverage (you will want it!)

OWL TOQUES, HATS AND BUTTONS AVAILABLE FOR SALE!

Toque - $25

Hats - $25

Stickers - by donation