The Sounds of Habitat

4th Annual Birding by Ear Weekend Workshop at the Wilds

Red-tailed hawk at the Wilds

May 30 - June 1, 2008
Warblers on the Wilds

This workshop is a great way to learn bird vocalizations, meet new birding friends, see abundant grassland birds, learn to connect habitats with their inhabitants, and explore the uncharted bird spots on the Wilds!

Come one, come all! Classes & activities are available for beginner, intermediate, and expert birders.

  • Learn from regional experts on birding research and sound ID
  • Find new list birds for the un-birded Wilds
  • Birding by canoe
  • Bird banding demo
  • Enjoy quiet nights around a campfire
  • Attract hawks with broadcasts
  • Search for owls and whippoorwills after dark
  • Explore the lands of the Wilds and AEP
  • Four catered meals provided by the Wilds' restaurant (Sat morning to Sun morning)
  • Bunk in Mongolian yurts for 2 nights (modern showerhouse is available)

 

 

Speaker highlights for 2008 Birding by Ear:

  • Jim McCormac will present the Ohio Department of Natural Resources' new warbler CD.
  • Dr. Jed Burtt will explain warbler feather coloration.
  • Dr. Danny Ingold will be banding grassland birds.


Cost: $125/person
Schedule: Starts Friday at 5:30 p.m. and ends Sunday at 10 a.m.

Call to reserve your roost site:
740-638-5030 x2286, or email reservations@thewilds.org.

Click here for the Birding By Ear weekend itinerary.

Click here for Birding By Ear registration form.
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