Birding Basics Series - Online
Schedule:
6 classes (show schedule)
Thu, Mar 23, 2023
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thu, Mar 30, 2023
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thu, Apr 06, 2023
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thu, Apr 13, 2023
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thu, Apr 20, 2023
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thu, Apr 27, 2023
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location:
Online
Audience:
Adult
Members:
$75.00
Nonmembers:
$100.00
Nonmembers can join today during checkout and take immediate advantage of member prices.
You've started to take notice of the familiar and intriguing birds in your backyard, on your commute, or outside your window-now you want to know more. This online series will introduce you to the basics of birding, from how to identify different bird families to various tools and resources at your disposal. Why is that bird acting strangely? Why do you only see certain birds in certain places? How can you use context clues to identify an unknown bird? Learn the answers to these questions and more from our experts at Mass Audubon so you too can join one of the fastest growing hobbies in North America.
Optional, self-directed birdwatching exercises will be suggested in between topics each week.
March 23 - Feeder Watching & Neighborhood Birds
March 30 - How to Use Binoculars, Field Guides, & Birding Apps
April 6 - How to Identify Unknown Birds
April 13 - Where & When to Look for Birds
April 20 - How to Decode Bird Behavior
April 27 - Birding by Ear
Instructions & Directions: While not a requirement for this online course or general bird observation, binoculars make it easier to see subtle visual details used in identification. We'll cover what to look for when purchasing binoculars in our March 30 Tools & Resources class. Purchasing can be done at many large retailers, as well as online and in store at the Mass Audubon Shop, massaudubon.org/shop.
Instructions and Directions:
You will receive the Microsoft Teams Link to log into the program in your confirmation. An email reminder will also be sent to you 24 hours before program start.
Optional review session will be offered at 7:00pm on 4/21 where you're invited to share your experiences in the field and ask questions.
While not a requirement for this online course or general bird observation, binoculars make it easier to see subtle visual details used in identification. We'll cover what to look for when purchasing binoculars in our Tools & Resources week. Purchasing can be done at many large retailers, as well as online and in store at the Mass Audubon Shop.
Registration is required.