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AT: Raptor ID Field Event
October 12, 2019 @ 9:00 am - October 13, 2019 @ 5:00 pm
$150On Saturday, October 12, 2019, Bill 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.
On Sunday, October 13, 2019, participants will meet at Smith Point for an in-field session with Bill to put into practice everything from the previous day. In addition, Robert and Kay Lookingbill will trap raptors locally for an up close and personal look at raptors in the hand. There are no services at Smith Point. Bring your lunch, sunscreen, hat, binoculars, camera, spotting scope, and plenty to drink. Bill will provide the rest!
Cost: $150 per student (non-refundable) Please call GCBO at 979-480-0999 to reserve your spot and make payment.
Saturday, October 12, 2019: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm at the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory, 299 Hwy 332 West, Lake Jackson, TX 77566 Sunday, October 13, 2019: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm (or until the flight stops) at the Smith Point Hawk Watch, for directions click here.
Proceeds will benefit the Smith Point Hawk Watch.
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