B I R D I N G
BIRDING BASICS
Instructor: Anne Creevy < annecreevy@aol.com >
Are you curious about birds you often see but have trouble identifying? This quarter we will study groups of the most common birds around now. These include "swimmers," "shorebirds," "perching birds" found in our neighborhoods and "birds of prey"; their field marks and the unique adaptations that make it possible for them to live where they do (habitats). We will practice our new skills, including the use of field guides and binoculars, on four Saturday, local, half-day field trips (1/17, 1/24, 1/31 and 2/7). It is guaranteed that you will soon know the birds all around you and want to learn more! After enrolling, please forward your contact information to: <annecreevy@aol.com>.
6 wks: January 6-February 10
Tuesday: 7-9 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Rm 302: $115
BIRDING TOPICS AND TECHNIQUES -- CLASS FULL
Instructor: Bob Power < rcpower@sbcglobal.net >
After enrolling, please forward your contact information to the instructor's email address above. This course is designed to improve upon current birding skills and confidence in field identification. Course instruction will cover basic birding terminology, while focusing on the important field marks used in identifying the birds we expect to see on our field trips. Course emphasis will be on the Winter Raptors, Geese and Swans of the Central Valley. Field trips will correspondingly be full-day adventures. Four classroom sessions-Thursdays, 7-9 p.m.-(1/15, 1/22, 1/29 and 2/5) will be supplemented by four Sunday field trips (1/18, 1/25, 2/01 and 2/08). Field trips start at 7 a.m.; three full-days and one half-day trip are planned.
CLASS FULL
4 wks: January 15, January 22, January 29 and February 5
Thursday: 7-9 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Rm 304: $115
BIRDING THE BAY AREA AND BEYOND! -- CLASS FULL
Instructor: Matthew Dodder < mdodder@sbcglobal.net >, < www.birdguy.net >
This advanced-intermediate class goes well beyond the basics. Previous experience is highly recommended. We will focus on subtle ID challenges and seasonal specialties. In-class and field experiences will address habitat, bird topography and molt, vocalization, behavior, and "GISS" as keys to identification. We will also discuss taxonomy, population trends and recent bird publications. Saturday field experiences will include half-day trips to birding hot spots in the South Bay Area and some full-day trips farther afield. After enrolling, please notify the instructor by email. Visit <www.birdguy.net> for previous trip reports and a field trip schedule. No class January 19 and February 16.
CLASS FULL
8 wks: January 5-March 9
Monday: 7-9 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Rm 307: $130
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