. . . new class beginning in April, 2010 goes beyond "birding by ear ID" and introduces the why, what, where, who, when, and how of bird songs and their ecological role
(Wish to receive the color flyer on the right? Please email me: edelstein@earthlink.net
Details on it appear below.)
DATES:
Three lectures/slide shows: 4/15, 4/22, 4/29/10 (7-10 pm)
Five field trips: 4/17, 4/25, 5/1, 5/8 & 5/9/10 (9-noon; 1-5 pm)
(to ideal birding locations within .5-1.5 hours of Merritt College)
MORE DETAILS:
"BIRD SONGING:
The Ecology of Birds’ Songs
& Identifying Them By Ear"
Slide shows, readings, handouts, birding resources, field trips
(with free binoculars and spotting scopes available)
. . . . . emphasis on ID by sight and sound (songs and calls); reasons for songs/calls; tips to help you remember songs; nesting/foraging behavior; arrival and departure times (migration); Note: field trips occur during optimum/prime time songbird migration arrival and singing period
Register: www.peralta.edu or call 510-208-7225; BIOL 80B (code 1516 or 24777) or ENVST 80B (code 1515 or 24778). You may choose to register for .5 to 1 unit. Problems with online registration? Call the ADMISSIONs DEPT.: 510-436-2895.
Carpooling possible for field trips; extra binoculars available
Email questions to the instructor (an Adjunct Merritt College employee): Edelstein@earthlink.net Learn about Daniel’s 25+ years of birding experience at: www.warblerwatch.com & learn more about this class at: http://danielmerrittclasses.blogspot.com
Merritt College complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) 42 USC Section 12101 et seq., and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. All college facilities, services, and programs are accessible to students, employees, and visitors with disabilities. Please ask faculty or staff if you require assistance or contact our DSPS Program Office at 510-436-2516.
Merritt College, 12500 Campus Drive , Oakland, CA 94619
5 comments:
I'm in. Thanx Daniel.
I'd like to register, too. Is it full yet?
No, not full yet. Class can accommodate 30 people. Please sign up at www.merritt.edu and go to BIOL 80B, Code 1516.
Thanks, Daniel
edelstein@earthlink.net
www.warblerwatch.com
I'd like to sign up, but it's gone from the online courses. What gives?
Class now re-instated and active, as of March 5, 2010.
So please feel free to read the above post/entry to get registration information.
You can register at
www.merritt.edu
But please read the post/entry for more information.
Regards, Daniel
edelstein@earthlink.net
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