Watch a professional bird bander from the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies at work.

This is a drop-in opportunity and kids are welcome.  Volunteers will be present to answer your questions. This is an excellent opportunity to see birds up close.
Banding usually starts early (6:30 - 7 am), and early morning is best. Nets are closed by noon or earlier (weather dependent).

Enter Ridgway State Park at the Dallas Creek entrance and head to the southernmost parking lot. The banding station is just over the bridge.
Note: The state park charges a $10.00/car entrance fee unless you have an annual “Keep Colorado Wild” pass.