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Beyond Field Guides – Introduction to Birding Using Apps and Websites
September 7 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Meet in the parking lot.
Join Terri Berkheimer and Val Swan for a bird walk over mowed paths with possible mud, followed by a presentation in the Nature Center classroom.
The presentation will be an overview of online resources to help you identify birds, discover birding locations and participate in the local, regional and global birding community through participatory science opportunities. Resources covered include: Cornell Lab’s All About Birds, eBird, Project FeederWatch, Merlin Bird ID and BirdCast.
Reservations required. Max 25 participants. Please email Val at valnjeff55@gmail.com. Facilities available.
What to bring:
1. Binoculars, if you have a pair. (A few pairs will be available to borrow)
2. Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab app on your phone. Download the Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab app before the workshop (if you are comfortable doing so). It is free but requires an email address. We will be using this app for some workshop exercises.