Banding Day on the Prairie follows a local team of researchers near Morse, Saskatchewan, as they carefully band young great horned owls, measuring and tagging each bird before safely returning it to its nest. Through this intimate encounter, the film offers a glimpse into the science of bird banding and the hidden lives of prairie raptors, while exploring the sense of wonder and responsibility that comes from experiencing wildlife at close range. A visit to a ferruginous hawk nest further reveals the diversity of raptors that depend on the prairie landscape and the importance of understanding and protecting their habitat.