Eleven monthly lectures cover a wide range of subject matter, including avian systematics, biology, field identification, physiology, behavior, vocalization, ecology, and conservation. Student comprehension will be evaluated through homework assignments for each module. Students who successfully complete the online program will receive a certificate of achievement.
Lectures will be held online using Microsoft Teams. You will receive the Microsoft Teams Link to log into the program in your confirmation. An email reminder will also be sent to you 48 hours before program start.
SCHEDULE:
August 19, 9:00 am-1:00 pm / Online Lecture: Systematics and Nomenclature with Bill Gette
September 10, 9:00 am-1:00 pm / Online Lecture: Evolution and Speciation with Martha Gach
October 21, 9:00 am-1:00 pm / Online Lecture: Field Identification with Wayne Petersen
November 18, 9:00 am-1:00 pm / Online Lecture: Anatomy and Physiology with David Moon
December 9, 9:00 am-1:00 pm / Online Lecture: Feathers and Flight with Scott Santino
January 20, 9:00 am-1:00 pm / Online Lecture: Feeding Ecology with Erica Holm
February 10, 9:00 am-1:00 pm / Online Lecture: Bird Conservation with TBD
March 23, 9:00 am-1:00 pm / Online Lecture: Migration with Bill Gette
April 13, 9:00 am-1:00 pm / Online Lecture: Avian Vocalization with Wayne Petersen
May 18, 9:00 am-1:00 pm / Online Lecture: Breeding Behavior with Wayne Petersen
June 8, 9:00 am-1:00 pm / Online Lecture: Field Ornithology with Sarah Courchesne
For more information, please go to www.massaudubon.org/birderscertificate
Cancellation policy: If you decide to drop the course, we will issue a refund, prorated by your participation in modules, and subject to a $100 administrative fee.