Monomoy Bird Observatory

Monomoy Bird Observatory was founded in 2011 as a fall migration songbird banding station located at the lighthouse on Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge.

Along with banding migratory passerines, we have expanded this operation to include a daily census of diverse groups of migrating seabirds, shorebird and ducks flying through this unique habitat. 

Our goal is to better understand and protect the birds living on and passing through Cape Cod, share in their lives with the public, all while proudly participating in the rich history and vibrant future of ornithological research in the area.