Join Jefferson County Greenways 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.

• Be prepared to walk approximately 2 miles on flat terrain.

• Bring binoculars if you have them – but we’ll have extras to loan out for the event.

• Bring water and prepare appropriately for the day’s weather.

Address: Ruffner Mountain - Eastern Trailhead

1942 Ruffner Road

Birmingham, AL 35210

Jefferson County Greenways Member: $15.00 // Non-Members: $20.00

Disclaimer: This program has limited space available. Please register to attend.

https://www.jeffcogreenways.org/programs/event/maps-bird-banding-program-2

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.