Recognizing Bird Behaviors

RECOGNIZING BIRD BEHAVIORS

Once you have identified the mystery bird, ever wonder what it is doing?  Our avian friends display a fascinating array of discernible behaviors.  We will learn how to differentiate between the three broad categories of social, grooming and feeding strategies.  Once inside these ethological zones, you will be amazed at the diversity of activity!  The class is intended for beginning to intermediate birders. This fun-filled experience opens up a whole “new window” for your birdwatching.  So, if “preening, pecking and pouncing”intrigue you, join us Friday, March 9 for the lecture and Saturday, March 10, for the field trip.               

Instructor David Drummond is founder and President of the Merlin Falcon Foundation and a Research Wildlife Biologist, guide and naturalist.  David is known for his enthusiastic approach to bird identification and student assistance.  He has more than 20 years experience as a guide, adventurer and instructor, and has taught ornithology at Olympic Park Institute and the North Cascades Institute.

Class: Friday, March 9, 2007, 6:30 – 9:30 PM, lecture and discussion.  Class will meet at the Northlake Unitarian Church, 308 Fourth Avenue, Kirkland.  Class limited to 20 participants.  Registration required.

Field Trip:  Saturday, March 10, 2007.  8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.  Snohomish -Skagit County area.  Transportation to be arranged at the class.  Bring your lunch.  No registration for the field trip only.

Cost:  Lecture and field trip $60.00 per person for members, $75.00 per non-member.  Class and field trip limited to 20 participants.

Registration:  Call our office to register at (425) 576-8805.  Office open Monday, Tuesday and Friday mornings.  Registration closes Tuesday, March 6.