Birds Beyond Identification - Feathers & Flight

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.

Explore the form and function of the feathers that enable birds to fly long distances while staying warm and dry. Delve beyond these basics to learn how feathers help birds sense their surroundings, show off to impress potential mates, or intimidate competitors and predators. Finally, understand the adaptations birds have developed to use those beautiful feathers to soar, glide, and dive.