Bill Clark will present a series of lectures on how to identify raptors in flight. Each student will be given a handout with a course outline and notes on the subjects to be covered which include field marks, shape, measurements, terminology, feathers, molt, and raptor flight identification. All expected species at Smith Point will be covered including vultures, Osprey, Northern Harrier, accipiters, buteos, eagles, kites, and falcons. Bill will also address unusual plumages that you might encounter.
Lunch will be provided on Saturday.
Cost: $150 per student for 2-day workshp
Please call GCBO at 979-480-0999 to reserve your spot and make payment
Saturday, October 7, 2017: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm at the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory, 299 Hwy 332 West, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Sunday, October 8, 2017: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm (or until the flight stops) at the Smith Point Hawk Watch.
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