The Irruptive Nature of Owls with Dr. JF Therrien
International Owl Center (MN)
Sunday, January 2, 2022 at 1 PM – 3 PM CST
FREE
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“Now is the perfect time to learn more about the movement ecology of Snowy Owls and other irruptive species. JF will also include some of his recent research into how talon size and shape relate to diet across several owl species.”
Beginner’s Guide to Winter Birding
St. Louis (Missouri) Public Library
Saturday, January 8th, 2022 at 11 AM – 12 PM CST
FREE
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“Learn about common winter birds in Missouri such as woodpeckers and sparrows, as well as rare winter birds such as the snowy owl, red breasted nuthatch, and pine siskin!
While this is a beginner’s guide to backyard/winter birding in Missouri, everyone is welcome to attend this program, presented by a Missouri Department of Conservation Naturalist.”
Audubon at Home: Mastering Winter Water Birds (4-Week Course)
Alabama Audubon
Monday, January 10, 2022 at 6 PM – 8 PM CST
Monday, January 24, 2022 at 6 PM – 8 PM CST
Monday, January 31, 2022 at 6 PM – 8 PM CST
Monday, February 7, 2022 at 6 PM – 8 PM CST
$40 for 4-week class
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“Greg Harber provides a comprehensive look at all the birds you’re likely to encounter on or near Alabama’s winter waterways. Topics include identifying loons, grebes, geese, ducks, and cranes, as well as finding reliable populations of these birds throughout Alabama. One local field trip may be offered as pandemic precautions permit in late January or early February to supplement classroom learning.”
Bird ID Class: The Subtlety of Sparrows
Wild Birds Unlimited (Ventura, CA), Frank the Bird Guy,
and Ventura Audubon Society
Saturday, January 8th, 2022 at 4 PM – 5 PM CST
FREE
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“This class will focus on those pesky “little brown birds” that can be found on our feeders and in our yards: Sparrows! Inspired by our visiting Lincoln’s Sparrow, Abe, we have decided to go ahead and talk about sparrow ID! We’ll take a look at some of the many sparrow species that winter in the US and talk about how to tell them apart. It is possible, we promise!”
The Owl and The Woodpecker with Paul Bannick
Event by Paul Bannick Photography, Skagit Audubon Society and North Cascades Institute
Tuesday, January 11th, 2022 at 09:00 PM – 010:15 PM CST
$10
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“Join us online as award-winning author and photographer Paul Bannick showcases the natural rhythms of the owl and the woodpecker in their natural habitats in North America. We’re excited to partner with Skagit Audubon Society to welcome back Bannick for a two-part multimedia presentation for only $10!
Based on thousands of hours in the field, Paul’s work touches on all 41 North American species of owls and woodpeckers, across 11 key habitats. Paul will combine his breathtaking images, first-hand accounts, video, sound, and science to help inspire conservation and education efforts as well as to help spread awareness about the threats facing these owls and what we can do to protect them. You will also be given a chance to ask Paul all of your burning owl questions after his presentation.”
Winter Birds
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley
Wednesday, January 12th, 2022 at 5 PM CST
Free
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“Join Zach Adams for a fun and informative slideshow and discussion on winter birds of the Berkshires. We will explore what kinds of birds are around, how they survive the cold winters, and even how to feed them. This program is offered in partnership with the Berkshire Anthenaeum and the generous support of the Pittsfield Cultural Council.”
Birds & Bytes: Birding with the Elements
Chicago Ornithological Society
Thursday, January 13th, 2022 at 6 PM CST
Free
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“When you imagine a perfect day of birding, you probably also imagine sunny skies, light winds and just generally the perfect weather. Birding in poor weather often may seem more a circumstance you deal with in your search for birds. But for some forms of bird watching, poor weather conditions are the ideal conditions and, when taken to extremes, can offer great birding rewards.Join experts Ethan Gyllenhaal and Nathan Goldberg for the latest episode of Birds & Bytes where we dive into the world of poor weather birding. From tales of chasing hurricanes to reading wind patterns and fronts, this program will leave you ready to seek avian riders on the storm. “
Birding by Ear
Greater Wyoming Valley Audubon Society
Monday, January 17, 2022 at 4PM (CST)
Free
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“You may know some of the common birds, or even know others that aren’t seen as often. But do you know what bird is in the tree if you only hear it? Birding by ear will add to the number of ways you can identify birds.
Laurie Shaffer of Seven Mountains Audubon will show us photographs and give a short description of the bird’s song and/or call before playing the audio.”
Webinar: Owls of PA
Allegheny Land Trust
Wednesday, January 19th, 2022 at 4 PM – 4:45 PM CST
FREE
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“Join ALT Senior Director of Education and Curriculum Julie for a lesson all about the owls that call Pennsylvania home.”
A World on the Wing: The Global Odyssey of Migratory Birds
Aldo Leopold Audubon Society
Wednesday, January 19th, 2022 at 7 PM CST
FREE
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“Join us as we welcome the national speaker, Scott Weidensaul on a special presentation titled, “The World on the Wing: The Global Odyssey of Migratory Birds.”
Even as scientists make astounding discoveries about the navigational and physiological feats that enable migratory birds to cross immense oceans or fly above the highest mountains, go weeks without sleep or remain in unbroken flight for months at a stretch, humans have brought many migrants to the brink. Based on his newest book “A World on the Wing,” author and researcher Scott Weidensaul takes you around the globe — with researchers in the lab probing the limits of what migrating birds can do, to the shores of the Yellow Sea in China, the remote mountains of northeastern India where tribal villages saved the greatest gathering of falcons on the planet, and the Mediterannean, where activists and police are battle bird poachers — to learn how people are fighting to understand and save the world’s great bird migrations.”
Beginner Bird ID Class – Winter Edition!
Ventura Audubon Society and Wild Birds Unlimited (Ventura, CA)
Sunday, January 23rd, 2022 at 4 PM – 5 PM CST
FREE
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“Is your yard full of little brown birds? Are you wondering where all of the colorful birds have gone? Join us as we talk about the variety of birds that spend the winter in in your area and learn some ID tips for common backyard birds that occur this time of year. We will talk sparrows, finches, woodpeckers, nuthatches, and more!”
Lunch & Learn Series: Raptor Population Index
Hawk Migration Association of North America (HMANA)
Wednesday, January 26th, 2022 at 11 AM CST
FREE
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“Join us for another in our Lunch & Learn series, this month featuring the Raptor Population Index, RPI. RPI is a collaborative effort to understand and share trends & conservation status of migratory raptors in North America, continent-wide and regionally. The 2019 analysis and what the collaborative group has learned from nearly 9 million raptors counted over 40,000 hours of migration monitoring across 73 sites will be shared.Join Dr. Dave Oleyar, Director of Long-term Monitoring and Community Science at HawkWatch International for an informative look into RPI. Dave is excited to share the most recent findings from this partnership between HMANA, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Birds Canada, and HawkWatch International and where the team is going in the future.”
Birds and Books Educator Workshop
Nebraska Wildlife Education
Wednesday, January 26th, 2022 at 6PM -8PM CST
FREE
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“Nebraska is home to over 450 species of birds. From farm to ranch, small town to large city, birds can be found in nearly every habitat. Birds are easy to see and fun to watch, creating a fantastic opportunity to learn about science. The Birds and Books: Linking Science and Literature, educator workshop will focus on using literature books to teach science concepts to preschool aged children. This FREE workshop will be held virtually on Zoom, Wednesday January 26th from 6-8pm. Participants will receive bird-related and science-focused lesson ideas, bird-related literature books, and two hours of approved in-service.”
Benjamin Van Doren, Ph.D. Migration from a Bird’s Eye View
Saw Mill River Audubon
Thursday, January 27th, 2022 at 6 PM CST
FREE
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“Benjamin Van Doren studies global bird migration across scales, from individuals to continents, and his work spans ecology, evolution, behavior and conservation. In this talk, he will explore how migratory birds respond to changing environments—including the influences of light pollution, bird feeding, and warming temperatures. Benjamin began birding as a teen among the Audubon chapters of Westchester County, New York and is currently a post-doctoral associate at the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology with a Ph.D. from Oxford University and B.Sc. from Cornell University. Read more about Benjamin’s studies and work at: bvandoren.com”
A Course In Corvids
Treesong Nature Awareness and Retreat Center
Saturday, January 29th, 2022 at 11:00AM – 12:30PM CST
$10-$20 Sliding Scale (Plus Processing Fees)
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“Attend this class to learn more about who the corvids are and why they deserve respect. And if you don’t yet know how to tell a crow and a raven apart, this class will set you straight!”