Birdwatching Class: Identifying Birds by their Field Markers

Learning to Identify Birds by their Field Marks

Special Offer Birdwatching Class for Members

Instructor: Greg Harber

Birmingham Audubon is pleased to announce a special birdwatching class, offered free for members and $20 for non-members.  The class, Learning to Identify Birds by their Field Marks, will meet on four consecutive Monday nights beginning March 14 and running through April 4, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.  

Identifying birds can be a challenge, especially when confronted with an unfamiliar species, but there are steps one can take to make the process a little easier.  Field marks are those traits, behaviors or marks on a bird that one can use to help when trying to identify a bird.  As we discuss the various bird families (waterfowl, hawks, vireos, warblers, etc.) we will take the time to explore those field marks which will help you to identify these birds when observing them.

We will meet at the Birmingham Audubon office, located at 3720 Fourth Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35222.  The office is located on the second floor and there is ample, lighted parking in the rear of the building, accessed via the driveway from 4th Avenue South.  Look for the doorway leading into the reception area, and from there ascend one flight of stairs to the office.

There is no class size limit but we do ask that you enroll in advance by contacting Josey Crider in the Birmingham Audubon office by calling 205-719-3678, or emailing her at jcrider@birminghamaudubon.org. 

For further information please contact the instructor, Greg Harber, at gharber@mindspring.com.