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This schedule valid through March 12 
Before taking the Birding Basics class at Palo Alto Adult School, I knew nothing about small local birds. Now I can identify quite a few! A colleague at work told me about the class. The class was great and I plan to join again next quarter." Sapna S.
Scientist
The Birding Basics class is very interesting and the field trips are fantastic. In class, I really enjoyed the discussion on wings. Since taking the class, I now can ID the birds in my yard. Anne Creevy's class is very special and I found Anne to be incredibly knowledgeable and a very talented communicator of that knowledge." Sylvia Kappelmann
Office worker
Since taking the Birding Basics class at the Palo Alto Adult School, I now use my binoculars more effectively and find myself looking more closely at birds. My confidence has definitely increased. I've already got two friends interested in taking the class! I told them that they will learn the basics of birding and the field trips are invaluable, putting into practice what you learn in class." Jaynie K.
I am British and my home is in London. I attended the Birding Basics class, which was informative, fun and attended by a great group of people. Our teacher was patient and knowledgeable—her enthusiasm infectious. I cannot believe my good fortune to have fallen in with such a great group that attended this class. Heather Starkey
The Birding classes with Bob Power (and an earlier one with Matthew Dodder) have opened up a whole world of natural history and environmental responsibility, linked both to class information AND to field trips. Bob Power’s Birding class was very valuable in developing my capacity to observe, identify and explain what I’m seeing to others. Mary Jane Parrine
Former Stanford curator, Romance Languages Collections
Birding
Birding can become your passion too! With three levels offered from Birding Basics to advanced coverage, field experiences are a key part of any class.
NOTE: After enrolling, please forward your contact information to the instructor’s email address.
- BIRDING BASICS
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6 wks · Jan 10–Feb 14
Tuesday · 7–9 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Rm 302 · $115
Instructor: Anne Creevy, annecreevy@aol.com Register Now »After enrolling, please forward your contact information to the instructor's email address.
Every good birder should know about bird taxonomy, adaptations, field marks, habitats and GISS—including our general impressions of the sizes, shapes, postures, flight patterns and behaviors of birds. We will focus on pelicans, terns, gulls, diverse water birds including swimmers, waders and shorebirds, plus neighborhood birds to be found here during the winter. Practice using binoculars and field guides on four Saturday half-day field trips, dates to be announced at the first class. - ADVANCED BIRDING: The Bay Area and Beyond
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8 wks · Jan 9–March 12
Monday · 7–9 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Rm 307 · $130
Instructor: Matthew Dodder, mdodder@sbcglobal.net, www.birdguy.netFULL
Prerequisite: Previous birding experience. (Advanced class.)
After enrolling, please forward your contact information to the instructor's email address.
Focus on complex ID challenges and seasonal specialties addressing habitat, bird topography, molt strategy, vocalization and behavior as keys to identification. Also covered will be current taxonomy changes, population trends and recent research. There will be Saturday half-day and full-day field trips to birding hot spots. Visit birdguy.net for previous trip reports and field trip schedule. No class January 16 and February 20.
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