Beginner Birding Virtual Series
Mondays, January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27, 2023 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
This is an 8-week series of birding classes for beginners. The classes are on Zoom and approved for 1 hour AT each. You can sign up for the entire series or just the class that interests you.
Cost: $5 per class or $30 for the 8-week series
Register at https://birdingforfun.com/events/
Topics
Jan. 9 – Intro to Birding: Some common species of birds and tips on ID
Jan. 16 – How to Select Binoculars and Field Guides
Jan. 23 – Understanding Your Birding Field Guide: Terminology used in field guides
Jan. 30 – Using Your Birding Field Guide: ID methods using size and shape, behavior and habitat clues; where to look in your field guide
Feb. 6 – Understanding Habitat: Different habitat types and the kinds of birds that each attracts
Feb. 13 – Bird Behavior: See our personal videos of a variety of birds in action, and learn how you can use behavior to help with ID.
Feb. 20 – Plumage Variation: Reasons for plumage variations, effect of molting on ID, color changes of bills, legs, and feet
Feb. 27 – Spring Migration: Migration trends and some of the species that you may see
More details about classes are on the registration site.
12/29/22