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Birding Field Trip for Beginners
Sponsored by Joppa Flats

Sat, Nov 14, 2009 9:30 am - 1:30 pm

Location: Newburyport and vicinity
Instructors: Alison O'Hare - Birder's Certificate Program graduate; Ann Gurka - Birder's Certificate Program graduate
Audience: Adult
Fee: Adults $24.00m/ $30.00nm

This program is designed for beginning birders who want to learn and practice the many aids to field identification, including physical characteristics, behavior, coloration, and habitat preference. During our field trip, we will visit the most productive birding areas in the Newburyport/Plum Island area. The large number of migrant and resident birds in the ocean, salt marshes, rivers, and uplands of this area makes it an excellent outdoor classroom for beginners.

The pace for our field trip will be relatively slow to ensure that participants see the birds well and have the time to work through the identification process. This program is a great way to start birding and to explore this beautiful part of the state.

Instructions and Directions: Please wear comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes/boots; bring binoculars, snacks, and a lunch. Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center.

Registration is required.

Register by mail: program registration form. (PDF 66K)
Register by phone: with a credit card by calling 978-462-9998.
For your own security, DO NOT send credit card information via email.

For more information, contact:

Joppa Flats
P.O. Box 1558
1 Plum Island Turnpike
Newburyport, MA 01950
joppaflats@massaudubon.org