Master Birder Program
Master Birder Program Fall 2008
DATES: October 7
– November 13
DAYS: Each Tuesday and Thursday
FIELD TRIPS: 8 AM Saturday, October 11, 18, 25 and November 1, 8
TIME: 6:30 PM – 9 PM
The Master Birder Program for fall 2008 will be conducted at the Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell, GA. The course fee of $210 for Friends of Atlanta Audubon ($240 non-members) includes lectures, textbook, audio CD, other materials and handouts.
This introductory course in ornithology is designed to provide participants with bird identification skills and a general knowledge of birds, their life histories and habitat requirements. The Master Birder Program consists of twelve 2½-hour lectures and five Saturday field trips. Participants are expected to attend all lectures and field activities.
Upon graduation, each Master Birder is expected to complete volunteer service for Atlanta Audubon Society each year.
Master Birder course content includes:
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Classification and identification of birds
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Guide to birding equipment
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Bird songs and calls
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Attracting birds and backyard wildlife habitat
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Anatomy and physiology
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Bird ecology
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Bird behavior
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Flight and migration
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Bird conservation
For information and exact agenda, e mail georgannschmalz@alltel.net or call 404.245.7273.
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To register, print the following form, complete the information and send the form and your check ($210 for members, $240 non-members of Friends of Atlanta Audubon) payable to: Atlanta Audubon Society |
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