Birds Beyond Identification - Range Expansion

Whether you have just dipped your toe into the world of birding or are looking for more reasons to enjoy some of your favorite birds, this program takes a deeper dive into the local avian community. We will start each session with a seasonally focused indoor presentation on topics such as bird physiology, life cycles, unique adaptations, and the evolutionary influences on habitat that birds provide. Our introductory presentation will be followed by an outdoor field session to apply what we covered.

Many birders are familiar with the Northward expansion of several Southern bird species' ranges. The Red-bellied Woodpecker, Carolina Wren, and Northern Cardinal are all familiar newer residents of our communities. The recent, substantial increase in the popularity of birding and bird feeding has had an influence, but it is climate change that is making the biggest impact. We will observe the evidence and explore these trends.