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X-WR-CALDESC:Get to know birds like never before in this weekend-long explo
 ration with ornithologist\, Suzanne Tomassi. You'll get the chance to see 
 live\, wild birds up-close!\n\nIf you have an interest in birds and want t
 o know more about the science behind them\, this course is for you. A larg
 e component of the weekend will be focused on field methods and putting th
 em into practice during a day of netting\, measuring\, and releasing passe
 rines (songbirds). No prior experience is necessary. This course has been 
 updated to expand on the most fascinating characteristics of birds\, and w
 ill emphasize field techniques and an in-depth firsthand account of the in
 structor's avian research in Borneo. \n\nCourse Structure:\nDay 1: 9:00am-
 4:00pm\nThe morning will be lecture format with slides\, video\, and real 
 examples of feathers\, skulls\, and nests to observe. We'll go through an 
 overview of bird biology\, touching on evolutionary history\, anatomy and 
 physiology\, behavior\, and more. After a quick lunch break\, we'll go ove
 r field methods for netting birds and discuss some of the gear involved\, 
 and go outside to practice setting up the equipment. We'll hear how our in
 structor used these field methods in her 10-year field study in Borneo\, a
 nd see some beautiful photos of the amazing birds she got to work with. \n
 \nDay 2: 6:00am-12:00pm\nOur second day starts early! We'll set up mist-ne
 ts to trap and measure birds using the techniques we learned about on Day 
 1. With a little luck\, we'll catch some birds and participants will be ab
 le to take photos and learn to handle a bird in a “ringer’s grip\,” before
  releasing them back into the wild. In the late morning\, we'll take down 
 the nets and wrap up with a brief discussion on how to attract the birds w
 e've seen to backyards.\n\nBoth days of the course are question-driven\, m
 eaning that participants should speak up at any time with questions  and i
 nterests on expanding a topic. Suzanne is happy to adjust course content t
 o meet interests. \n \n \n\nCapacity: 15 people\n\nCost: $75 members\, $90
  non-members\nAt checkout\, members use code: ilovebirds\nNot a member? Cl
 ick 'Become a Member' below!\n\nWe want anyone who is interested to be abl
 e to participate in outdoor education. If cost is a barrier for you to par
 ticipate\, follow the 'Financial Access Form' link below.
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DESCRIPTION:Get to know birds like never before in this weekend-long explor
 ation with ornithologist\, Suzanne Tomassi. You'll get the chance to see l
 ive\, wild birds up-close!\n\nIf you have an interest in birds and want to
  know more about the science behind them\, this course is for you. A large
  component of the weekend will be focused on field methods and putting the
 m into practice during a day of netting\, measuring\, and releasing passer
 ines (songbirds). No prior experience is necessary. This course has been u
 pdated to expand on the most fascinating characteristics of birds\, and wi
 ll emphasize field techniques and an in-depth firsthand account of the ins
 tructor's avian research in Borneo. \n\nCourse Structure:\nDay 1: 9:00am-4
 :00pm\nThe morning will be lecture format with slides\, video\, and real e
 xamples of feathers\, skulls\, and nests to observe. We'll go through an o
 verview of bird biology\, touching on evolutionary history\, anatomy and p
 hysiology\, behavior\, and more. After a quick lunch break\, we'll go over
  field methods for netting birds and discuss some of the gear involved\, a
 nd go outside to practice setting up the equipment. We'll hear how our ins
 tructor used these field methods in her 10-year field study in Borneo\, an
 d see some beautiful photos of the amazing birds she got to work with. \n
 \nDay 2: 6:00am-12:00pm\nOur second day starts early! We'll set up mist-ne
 ts to trap and measure birds using the techniques we learned about on Day 
 1. With a little luck\, we'll catch some birds and participants will be ab
 le to take photos and learn to handle a bird in a “ringer’s grip\,” before
  releasing them back into the wild. In the late morning\, we'll take down 
 the nets and wrap up with a brief discussion on how to attract the birds w
 e've seen to backyards.\n\nBoth days of the course are question-driven\, m
 eaning that participants should speak up at any time with questions  and i
 nterests on expanding a topic. Suzanne is happy to adjust course content t
 o meet interests. \n \n \n\nCapacity: 15 people\n\nCost: $75 members\, $90
  non-members\nAt checkout\, members use code: ilovebirds\nNot a member? Cl
 ick 'Become a Member' below!\n\nWe want anyone who is interested to be abl
 e to participate in outdoor education. If cost is a barrier for you to par
 ticipate\, follow the 'Financial Access Form' link below.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240428T120000
LOCATION:Wenatchee River Institute - 347 Division St.\, Leavenworth\, WA 98
 826
SUMMARY:Birds Up Close: Ornithology Weekend
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