The World of Birds: Beyond Identification

Pileated Woodpecker

covers one or more ornithological concepts such as taxonomy, migration, breeding behavior, avian physiology, feathers, plumage and more.  Each class includes lecture and discussion on selected concepts followed by review of targeted species in preparation for the Saturday morning field trip. 

Classes:         7-9 pm in Heron Hall.
Field trips:     7-11am. 
                       Locations and carpooling to be announced.
Fee/series:    $145 members / $175 non-members per series 
Class size:      limited to 16

Register on line here (event type = adult class with field trip)

Understanding Bird Song:  Classes:      June 26, July 3 and 10 Field Trips: June 29, July 6 and 13 Dive deeper into learning bird song & interpreting related behaviors.  Become intimately acquainted with the world of bird song through field exercises.

Bird Taxonomy and Zoogeography:  Classes:       July 24, 31 and Aug 7 Field Trips:  July 27, Aug 3 and 10 Learn a framework of classification based on the latest science and explore the zoogeography of Oregon bird families.

Theories on Migration:  Classes:      Sept 4, 11, 18 Field Trips: Sept 7, 14, 21 Explore the mysteries of bird migration:  movement, direction, distance, timing, trigger, and weather as fall migration is occurring.