SPRING BIRDING CLASSES
Exciting Selection of Sessions Spanning All Birding Experience Levels
Palomar Audubon Society is offering bird classes on nine (9) consecutive Wednesday evenings beginning March 13, 2024.
The first three classes, (March 12, 19 & 26) are foundational, geared towards beginning birders. The next three classes, (April 2, 9 and 16) cover intermediate birding topics. The final three sessions, (April 23, April 30 and May 7) will cover advanced birding techniques. Each class is 90 minutes in duration and begins at 6:45 PM.
In addition, there will be four field trips. Three field trips will be held on Saturdays and one on Friday as further detailed below. All class registrants are welcome to attend all field trips regardless of how many classes they sign up for.
Class Location: Each class session will be held at the Remington Club, Building 2, at 16925 Hierba Drive, San Diego, CA 92128.
Course Content
Beginning birding: birding basics, field markings, and identification of local birds.
Intermediate class: bird behavior, sexual dimorphism, and seasonal plumages.
Advanced class: additional techniques to identify birds including vocalizations and tracks
Field Trips
#1) Rancho Bernardo / Lake Hodges area, meet-up location to be confirmed before the outing
Saturday, March 22, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
#2) Ramona Grasslands, will meet in the parking lot of Mt. Woodson Elementary School in Ramona Saturday, April 5, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
#3) Crown Point, meeting location to be confirmed before the outing
Friday, April 18, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
#4) Kit Carson Park, Escondido, meet-up location designated before the outing
Saturday, May 3, 8:00 AM- 11:00 AM
Pricing
The cost for any one series of three (3) classes is $60.00. Discounts are applied for both existing and new Palomar Audubon Society, (PAS) Members. All donations of $30 or more qualify for membership in PAS. The class savings for members essentially make joining PAS free when you sign up for the full birding series. Palomar Audubon Society is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit and an all-volunteer organization. Donations are tax-deductible.
The courses will be led by Phoenix Von Hendy, a long-time birding leader in San Diego County and a certified tracker naturalist. For questions about the course contact Palomar Audubon at palomaraudubon.org.
To register:
Complete the form below and submit it via email to palomaraudubon@gmail.com when payment is made via Zelle or mail with a check to Palomar Audubon Society, P.O. Box 2483, Escondido, CA. 92033-2483.
The first class series begins on March 12, 2025. Class registration is on a first come first basis until the class is full.
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