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In the late fall, large numbers of saw-whet owls leave their northern breeding grounds and head south. Join naturalist and raptor researcher Larry Fischer in Trout Brook Valley for an evening presentation on the natural history of the saw-whet owl. Learn about their status and abundance during the different seasons in CT. Larry will also discuss their diet, habitat preferences during the different seasons, courtship behavior, and behavioral traits they share with other owls, as well as behavioral traits that make them unique among owls. This presentation will take place "in the field." Using federally licensed bird banding techniques Larry will attempt to capture a few of these owls as they move through our CT forests. If successful, participants will have the unique opportunity to get close-up looks of this small owl as Larry takes weight and measurement data as well as the owl's age and sex. Larry has been studying the Saw-Whet Owl for over 25 years. Please note the following items that you will need: 1. Winter Coat - FOR NEEDED WARMTH 2. Gloves 3. WARM FOOTWEAR - BOOTS 4. LAYERS OF CLOTHING 5. HEADLAMP (or flashlight if not available) 6. FOLDING CHAIRS Children 8 years or older, accompanied by a parent, are welcome. Parking will be in the Bradley Road lot and the presentation itself will be on the "berm" just inside the Trout Brook Valley preserve. There is no internet connection at the Bradley Road parking area and no bathroom facilities.