Manomet landbird studies and habitat protection programs date back to our founding in 1969. We operate one of North America's oldest and most extensive landbird banding programs that has documented significant declines in many of the formerly common woodlands and field species. Our efforts focus on using this information to guide habitat protection and land management programs throughout the Northeast. The banding program also introduces children and adults from throughout southeastern New England to concepts of habitat protection, migratory species, and native plantings through regular classes each spring and fall.