Saw-whet owl migration is occurring and a banding station will be in place this evening at Valley Falls State Park. Experience begins on or about 8:00 p.m. Joey Herron, certified bird bander, conducts this program. Email [email protected] in advance for meeting location and to let him know you are planning to attend. Attendees should bring a folding chair, camera and flashlight. Dress in layers for warmth.

This is Herron’s 15th year for surveying, studying and reporting saw-whet owls at Valley Falls State Park. Consider staying at Tygart Lake State Park Lodge near Grafton, WV, if attending this Valley Falls activity.

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