birds of prey online birding class
SATURDAY, december 5, 2020, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM pacific time
VIA ZOOM (class not recorded)
Registration closes at 8:00 am the morning of the class. Be sure and reserve your spot!
Instructor:
Laura Whittemore
Meet the many diurnal (active by day) birds of prey found west of the Cascades at this time of year. From the ubiquitous Red-tailed Hawk to the frustratingly similar Cooper's and Sharp-shinned Hawks, you'll get ID tips, natural history facts, and resources for further study of these amazing birds.
The presentation will include:
The major differences between eagles, hawks, and falcons
How to spot raptors and ID them by shape and size
Habitat and prey preferences
Information about not only year-round residents like the Red-tailed Hawk but winter visitors like the Rough-legged Hawk and Merlin
Tips on where to go raptor watching in winter in the Pacific Northwest
This is a great opportunity to learn about and draw closer to the birds of prey that soar the skies of Washington and Oregon.
Tuition: $5 - $20 sliding scale
The link to the Zoom meeting will be sent out to attendees before the workshop time.
About the instructor: Longtime birder and teacher Laura Whittemore loves to show beginners the tricks of the trade. She has taught classes for Audubon Society of Portland and previously worked for Backyard Bird Shop, where she helped bird-feeding enthusiasts ID those confusing little brown birds. Laura holds a BA in Biology from Lewis and Clark College and has traveled in the US, Australia, South Africa, and Antarctica in search of birds.