Birds of Puget Sound

Back by Popular Demand! Learn by doing! In this four-part course you will learn about basic principles, etiquette, field guides, equipment, and identification techniques for successful birding and practice them in the field. Good for beginning and experienced birders, and people new to the area.
 
Fall is a great time to bird in the Puget Sound with the return of our wintering birds. Come join us for all four sessions of this class, or for individual sessions, and have fun. Each session will be introduced by a different topic.
 
Instructor: Brian H. Bell, Master Birder, Author, Professional Guide
 
Class Dates, Time and Locations:
 
Session 1: Saturday, Oct. 30. Meet at 7:30 AM at Marymoor Park, Off-Leash Dog Area Parking Lot (Lot D). Basic Principles and how to choose binoculars.
 
Field Trip: Marymoor Park, over by noon.
 
Session 2: Saturday, November 6. Meet at 8:00 AM at Discovery Park Interpretive Center. Presentation: Identification techniques.
 
Field Trip: Discovery Park, over by noon.
 
Session 3: Saturday, November 13.  Meet at 8:00 AM at the Center for Urban Horticulture parking lot (UW campus). Presentation: Field Guides, bird publications and CDs.
 
Field Trip: Union Bay Natural Area (also known as Montlake Fill), over by noon.

Session 4: Saturday, November 20. Meet at 8:00 AM at the Kingsgate P&R. Presentation: Birding ethics and etiquette.
 
Field Trip: Location to be determined, depending on birds of interest. This will be a full day trip.
 
Cost: Regular cost $80 members, $90 non-members. If you can't show up for all the sessions ask about a reduced price. If you know you are going to show up for all 4 sessions get a reduced price of $75 for members and $85 for non-members.