If you're new to bird identification, it's essential to start with the basics. The Cornell Lab of Ornithology's All About Birds website offers a comprehensive guide to bird identification, covering topics such as bird anatomy and behavior.
To improve your bird identification skills, consider enrolling in an online course. The Audubon Society's Birds and Climate Change online course is a great place to start, providing an in-depth look at how climate change affects bird populations.
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology also offers a free online course, Bird Identification, which covers the fundamentals of bird identification, including size, shape, and plumage. This course is perfect for beginners.
For another approach, see: Online Bird Identification
Course Information
This bird identification course offers a pass/no-credit grading system, allowing you to focus on learning without the pressure of a traditional grade.
The course is designed to provide a basic foundation for field identification of birds, covering essential topics such as sight, sound, habitat, and flight pattern.
You'll learn the fundamentals of bird identification, including natural history, preferred habitats, and expected timelines for various species along the Atlantic Flyway in New Jersey.
The course is structured to provide a comprehensive understanding of bird identification and its role in land management decisions.
Training Options
We offer in-person training courses as an extension of our virtual sessions, perfect for putting theory into practice. These half-day sessions are limited to groups of up to 12 people.
Our courses are led by experienced BTO staff and members who have extensive experience of BTO surveys and methodologies. They're also keen and experienced birders and trainers.
Practical sessions are carried out in small groups, allowing for a high level of tutor to participant help. This ensures that everyone gets the support they need to learn and improve their bird identification skills.
These in-person courses are only advertised to people who have participated in or registered for the associated virtual course and live within a 75-mile radius of the venue.
Featured Images: pexels.com
