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If You Can Name It, You Can Love It: A 5-Week Course in Birding
February 15 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Linda Burek, a certified Florida Master Naturalist, will lead this five-week course in birding, “If You Can Name It, You Can Love It.” She was the lead compiler for the St. Augustine Christmas Bird Count 2018-2021. She has also participated in weekly counts of nesting birds at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm and Zoological Park. In addition, Linda served on the Board of Directors for the St. Johns Audubon Society and led bird walks. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Saint Augustine Camera Club and has taught at the Flagler College Lifelong Learning Program.
In this 5-week course (Feb. 15, 22, March 1, 8, 15), you will learn:
- What makes the area supportive of many bird species.
- Tips for identifying the most common birds in the area and where they can be found.
- How to use birding applications to enhance your ability to identify birds and create a personal bird list.
- Accessible birding hot spots in the area.
- Local resources to enhance your birding success.
You will also get out into the field to practice your skills.
The price for the course is $175 for members of Friends of GTM Research Reserve and $225 for non-members.
REGISTRATION AND A LIST OF REQUIRED BOOKS ARE HERE.