IN PERSON: Do you love birds, and wish you knew more about what you were seeing, or hearing in your own backyard? If yes, then this course is for you! We will start with the basics of what experienced bird watchers look for to recognize and identify birds. We will introduce the New Hope Bird Alliance, the local Audubon chapter, its resources for bird watchers, and why we removed Audubon's name from our chapter. Class will include ~45 minutes of didactic instruction followed by 45 minutes of outdoor bird identification on nearby trails. The instructor and other experienced bird watchers from the New Hope Bird Alliance will teach students how to use binoculars and modern tools such as phone apps, while demonstrating how we go about identifying birds in the field. Activities will be flexible to accommodate inclement weather. We hope to have an optional bird walk at a local park for class members. By the end of the course, students should be able to identify common backyard birds. | Facilitated discussion, Active Skill Learning.
Max enrollment: 25.
Location: Judea Reform Congregation, 1933 W. Cornwallis Rd, Durham NC 27705
