Hello everyone
Just to let you know
that Start Birding has organised a new "Birdwatching for Beginners"
class at Rodley Nature Reserve in Leeds. The class will commence on Monday 3rd
September, 7-9 p.m. and will initially run for 8 weeks. Places are limited so
please book early to avoid disappointment.
The course will include
the following subjects:
- Technological information on binoculars
-
Advice on
what to ask when buying binoculars (please do not buy binoculars prior to
coming on the course)
-
Introduction
to field guides - What to look for when buying a field guide
-
How to take
notes, lists and sketches
-
Indoor
birdwatching session with slides
-
Bird
topography
-
Be prepared
for all weathers: advice on outdoor clothing and what to take with you
-
Birdwatching
code of conduct
-
Bird songs
and calls
-
Identifying
birds using their characteristics or “Jizz”
-
Bird
habitats – knowing what to expect in a variety of different habitats
-
Where to
watch birds - bird reserves and local areas
-
Bird groups
and societies – what they do
-
How to
attract birds into your garden
-
Feeding
birds – what and when to feed
-
Bird tables
and bird boxes
-
Indoor bird
identification exercises
-
An outdoor session will
also be arranged on a weekend date to suit all participants.
The course will also
include handouts, your first birdwatching notebook and the use of binoculars if
you don't have a pair already. NB: Please don't buy binoculars prior to the
course as I will give you advice so that you can make an informed choice when
you are ready to do so.
I'm aiming for the
course to continue after the half term break until Christmas then begin again
from January to June so there will be plenty to learn over the coming year.
If you are not able to make it to an evening
class and would like to attend a daytime class then please contact me to put
your name on the waiting list.
Best wishes and I look forward to hearing from
you.
Linda
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