Shorebird Identification II

Name: Shorebird Identification II
Start: 2020-08-13T18:00:00-07:00
End: 2020-08-13T19:00:00-07:00
Location: Bird Alliance of Oregon

This class takes a look at the less common species of shorebird that migrate through Oregon every year. We will look at the subtle characteristics that enable you to pick these rarities out of the crowds of more common species. It will be helpful if you are familiar with the most common shorebirds before taking this class.

A Pacific Golden Plover stands on the mossy rocky ground. The bird's beak is open as if it were vocalizing. — Pacific Golden Plover, photo by Mick Thompson

Join expert John Rakestraw to learn about to learn more about the less common shorebird species.

Class Details

Class: August 13, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Class fee: $20 members / $30 non-members
ZOOM: A link to the virtual class will be emailed to you, along with instructions, one to two days before your class.
Note: At this time, distance learning classes with Bird Alliance of Oregon are not available outside of the allotted time. We will be sure to make our most popular distance learning sessions available again. Thank you!

Meet the Instructor

John Rakestraw

Born and raised in Indiana, John worked as a naturalist in Kansas and Ohio before settling in Oregon. He is freelance writer, author of Birding Oregon, and leads classes and workshops.

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