Beginner’s Bird Watching Class (Christmas)

Three sessions: Dates: March 2, 9, & 16, 2019 Orange Audubon Society’s (OAS) Bob Sanders will teach a Beginners’ Bird Watching Class this spring. An “outdoor” classroom session and mini-field trip on March 3rd at Orlando Wetlands Park (OWP) are followed by two field sessions on March 10th and 17th at OWP and Lake Jesup, respectively.

All sessions are 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The course will teach basic birding principles and ID techniques, including bird habitat and anatomy, use of binoculars (“loaner” binoculars available), field guides and checklists, and birding ethics.

If you miss a session, you may catch a make-up session during the fall 2019 class at no additional charge. Registration is required (by phone call to the number below), limit 20 students. Cost for all three sessions is $30 for Audubon members, $45 for non-members and $10 for children through age 12 with a registered adult. Non-members can join when registering for $50, which includes registration plus 3-way membership in Orange, National and Florida Audubon societies. New memberships must be paid directly to OAS, as instructed when you register, by contacting Teresa at mwilliams@cfl.rr.com or (407) 644-0796. For questions about the class, contact Bob at (407) 459-5617.

Photo is of Fulvous Whistling-Ducks at Orlando Wetlands Park by Mary Keim

• What to bring
Water, snacks, binoculars (loaners may be available, contact Bob)

Limit 20 students.