2021 BEGINNING WORKSHOPS
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Attracting Birds and Birders to your Backyard
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Presented by John Schaust and Brian Cunningham
Date: Friday, May 7 Time: 3:30 PM EDT Registration required Do you want your yard to be the envy of your birding friends? Do you have the longest yard-list in neighborhood? If not, join John Schaust and Brian Cunningham as they walk through the fundamentals of attracting more birds to your back yard. They will cover the basics of providing habitat, food and feeders, water and the sustainable practices that will provide year-around excitement and joy for you and your birder friends. John and Brian are the hosts of the popular “Nature Centered” Podcast, BWIAB Guides, and colleagues at Wild Birds Unlimited, Inc. |
Beginner Shorebird ID Workshop
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Presented by Patrick Maurice
Date: Saturday, May 8 Time: 9:30 AM EDT Registration required Many people think shorebirds are tricky to identify, but if you get good enough looks and know what you're looking for, they really aren't that bad! In this workshop we will focus on the basics of shorebird ID and how to identify all of the common North American shorebird species. |
10 Birding Tips for Beginner Birders
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Presented by Christa Rolls
Date: Saturday, May 8 Time: 3:30 PM EDT Registration required Spending time with birds is a great way to get outdoors and connect with nature, and getting started with birding should be stress-free! In this presentation, I'll share my tips and insights about getting to know your birding gear, where to begin with your birding journey, and how to progress in your skills over time. My goal is to have you feeling more confident about moving forward to explore the wonderful world of birds and bird identification! |
Answers to Backyard Birding Conundrums
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Presented by Erik Bruhnke
Date: Sunday, May 9 Time: 9:30 AM EDT Registration required From finches, sparrows, woodpeckers and more, our backyards are home to a wide array of bird life. Even the most common backyard birds can present identification challenges. Join Erik Bruhnke as he shares insightful tips to tell apart the common and uncommon look-alikes in our own backyards! |
Beginner's Guide to Warblers
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Presented by Tom Stephenson
Date: Sunday, May 9 Time: 3:30 PM EDT Registration required Warblers are some of the most beautiful birds in the world. In this workshop we'll look at lots of pictures, to prove that point! We'll also cover where and what to look for first when you see an unknown species. And we'll discuss some basic vocabulary that helps train your eye to see some of these most important ID points. We'll also talk about some of their songs, why they sing, and how they learn their songs. |
The Essentials of Birding by Ear: A Universal Method for Learning How to Identify Birds Using Songs or Call Notes
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Presented by John C. Robinson
Date: Monday, May 10 Time: 9:30 AM EDT Registration required Birding is fun! Plain and simple. To appreciate, understand, and enjoy the bird life around them, birders must rely on their ability to instantly recognize their fine feathered friends. Identifying birds quickly and easily by sound is not only one of the biggest frustrations birders experience; it is also the singular focus of this special presentation by award-winning author and ornithologist John C. Robinson.
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The Benefits of Photo Editing
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Presented by Tyler Ficker
Date: Monday, May 10 Time: 3:30 PM EDT Registration required One thing that can set your bird photos apart from other people’s is knowing how to properly edit them. This can give an added professional look to your photos that may not be achieved on camera. This presentation covers the difference between RAW and JPEG, all of the common tools in editing software, composition, and more! The presentation will be demonstrated using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom but the information is applicable to nearly all editing software! |