AT23-016 Webinar Beginner Birding Virtual Classes

Webinar Title: Beginner Birding Virtual Classes

AT-VMS: AT: Hill Country Chapter Webinars (Enter AT#, Class Title as posted, and Presenter)

Comments: AT23-016 Webinar Beginner Birding Virtual Classes, Presenter: Kristine Rivers (AT=1h per class)

Webinar Date: 1/09/2023
Webinar Time: 7:00p-8:00p

Meets each Monday from 1/09-2/27, new topics each week. AT=1h per class or 8h for entire series.

Webinar Summary:
Excited about birding, but not sure where to start?

Webinar Description:
Monday, January 9, 2023: Intro to Birding – Find out why the Upper Texas Coast area offers some of the best birding in the world, and how you can get involved! We’ll also review some common species of birds in our area, with tips on identification.

Monday, January 16, 2023: How to Select Binoculars & Field Guides – Excited about birding, but not sure where to start? This class will give you insight into how to select the binoculars and field guides that are right for you, so you can feel confident when making purchasing decisions.

Monday, January 23, 2023: Understanding Your Birding Field Guide – Crest, crown, speculum, undertail coverts, supercilium—seriously? Don’t let the terminology in your field guide confuse you! We’ll help you make sense of what everything means, in easy to understand language, using photos of birds in our area as examples. Have your field guide nearby if you would like to refer to it during class.

Monday, January 30, 2023: Using Your Birding Field Guide – When you’re just starting out, using your field guide to try to identify a bird in the field can be difficult! We’ll help you narrow down where to look in your field guide, and talk about different identification methods using size and shape, behavior and habitat clues. Then you’ll have a chance to practice your identification skills, so be sure to have your favorite field guide handy!

Monday, February 6, 2023: Location, Location, Location! Understanding Habitat – Birds are an amazingly diverse group of animals with over 10,000 species worldwide, because they have adapted over time to survive in almost every type of habitat. We’ll take a close look at the many different habitat types in our area, and the kinds of birds that each attracts.

Monday, February 13, 2023: Bird’s Eye View on Behavior – Fascinated with bird behavior? So are we! Join us for this special presentation using our personal videos of a variety of birds in action to learn how you can use behavior to help with identification.

Monday, February 20, 2023: It’s Time for a Makeover! Understanding Plumage Variation – In this interactive presentation, we’ll discuss the reasons for plumage variations; how molting can affect identification; and color changes of bills, lores, legs, and feet. Bring your favorite field guide to practice your identification skills!

Monday, February 27, 2023: Spring Migration – Spring migration is an exciting time to go birding with all the beautiful migrants passing through our area. We’ll talk about migration trends, and take a closer look at some of the species that you may see.

Cost: $5.00 per class or $30.00 for the series

Register @: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/birdingforfun/items/366880/?full-items=yes&flow=708433

Presenter:
Kristine Rivers

Contact Information:
kristine@birdingforfun.com
(832) 372-8236

Organization Website:
https://birdingforfun.com/events/

Sponsoring Organization:
Birding for Fun