Friday, September 7, 2007

Birding Basics for Adults

Fall migration is in full swing! Warblers, thrushes, grosbeaks, and the like are making their way through Georgia. Not sure what I am talking about? Then you need to attend the Birding Basics for Adults class I am instructing next Saturday, September 15th, at the Georgia State Botanical Garden.

Blackburnian warbler is one neotropical migrant we might see.

In this class you will learn the fundamentals of bird watching. The program begins with an introduction on how to identify birds by sight and sound and will cover bird watching tools including binoculars, field guides, audio, video, computer guides and websites. We will also discuss how to attract birds to your yard through the use of plants, feeders, and nest boxes. The second part of the class will be spent outside looking for birds. September is the peak of Fall migration, so we are sure to see some outstanding neotropical migrants as well as many local birds. It is highly recommended that you bring your own pair of binoculars.

Tennessee warbler is another neotropical migrant that is passing through Georgia on its way to Central and South America.

Class starts at 9am in classroom A in the visitor center. Space is limited! To sign up call 706-542-6156 or register online at http://www.uga.edu/~botgarden/educationalevents.html