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SUMMARY:Birding Basics session 4: Field Experience - April 21st
DESCRIPTION:April Birding Basics: Field Experience\n\nAttention novice birders\, birders new to Central Oregon\, and those who want a refresher course! ECBA is offering a series of free field experiences designed just for you. Each month\, January through June\, there will be spots for 20 people to learn about a variety of Central Oregon birds\, birding locations\, skills\, and resources.\n\nDetails for the April 21st Birding Basics: Field Experience: \nTopic: Identifying spring song birds and waterfowl and using technology to record the birds we see\nLocation: Crooked River Wetlands Complex\, Prineville\nMeeting spot: Crooked River Wetlands parking lot at 4035 NW Rimrock Acres Loop\, Prineville (44.316021\, 120.898322)\nGroup Leader: Chuck Gates\nDate/Time: April 21. 8:00-10:00 a.m. Meet at 7:45 a.m.\nFocus: We will begin by discussing the importance of sewage treatment systems as stopovers for migrating waterfowl. Then we will introduce you to a citizen science project called eBird which will allow you to build your own day list of birds you see. Finally\, we will identify approximately 50 species of birds and point out the field marks necessary to identify them.\nSkill emphasis: We will be working on estimating numbers and entering data into eBird (an online birding database). If you have a smart phone\, please download the free eBird app from your platform app store. Before you come\, take a few minutes to register the app and set up an account with a password. The instructor will show you how to use it. If you don’t have a smart phone or don’t want to learn eBird\, there will be plenty of instruction on using field marks to identify birds. Throughout the class\, we will work on spotting field marks\, using optics\, and identifying sounds.\nWhat to Expect: We will go on a 2 mile hike that will take approximately 2 hours. The trail is nearly flat. The weather can be erratic that time of year so dress in layers. We will have a chase vehicle to carry extra gear.\nBring: Smart phone with eBird registered and installed. Bring optics (we have loaner binoculars)\, camera if you have one\, lots of layers of clothing\, and water (and perhaps paper and pen for notes).\nWho should sign up?  All ages are welcome. There is a limit of 20 participants. ECBA members and non-members are welcome. Please leave your dog at home. Sign up here starting April 1 which will take you to Member Planet: www.memberplanet.com/events/eastcascadesaudubonsociety/birdingbasicsfieldexperiencescrookedriverwetlands_1\n\nIf you have questions\, e-mail Gordon Wetzel gordonwetzel@gmail.com or Lynda Paznokas Lpaz@bendnet.com. Please cancel your reservation if you are unable to attend.
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/april-birding-basics-field-experience-april-21st/
LOCATION:Crooked River Wetlands Complex\, 4035 NW Rimrock Acres Loop in Prineville\, OR\, 4035 NW Rimrock Acres Loop\, Prineville\, OR\, 97754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Birding Basics\, session 3: Bird ID at the Old Mill District
DESCRIPTION:This is the third in a series of six free field experiences\, held monthly\, to be offered for new birders\, birders who are new to Central Oregon\, or others who would like a “refresher course” in birding. Each will be a two-hour opportunity to learn about a variety of Central Oregon birding locations\, topics\, skills\, and resources. \nThe focus of this session will be water bird identification in the Old Mill District. \nBe prepared to walk two or three miles on level ground\, and dress for winter conditions. Bring binoculars and a scope with a tripod if you have one. Loaner binoculars will be available. \nAll ages are welcome; the group will be limited to the first 20 participants who enroll here. Please leave your dog at home.
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/water-birds-of-mirror-pond-3/
LOCATION:Oregon
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Birding Basics\, session 2: Exploring Hatfield Ponds and using Merlin Bird ID
DESCRIPTION:This is the second in a series of six free field experiences\, held monthly\, to be offered for new birders\, birders who are new to Central Oregon\, or others who would like a “refresher course” in birding. Each will be a two-hour opportunity to learn about a variety of Central Oregon birding locations\, topics\, skills\, and resources. \nThe focus of this session will be exploring Hatfield Ponds and using the Merlin Bird ID app to help with identifying and understanding the birds we see. Hatfield Ponds is one of the best birding hotspots in Bend for waterfowl\, meadow birds\, and even raptors. If you have time\, prior to the class\, familiarize yourself with the Merlin Bird ID phone app. Gordon Wetzel will lead the class. \nWe’ll meet at Hatfield Ponds\, 22395 McGrath Road\, across from the Bend Wastewater Treatment Plant. \nBe prepared to walk two or three miles on level ground\, and dress appropriately for winter weather. Bring binoculars and a scope with a tripod if you have one. Loaner binoculars will be available. Download the Merlin Bird ID app and ring your smart phone\, if you have one. Optional items are paper/pen for notes\, camera\, and water. \nAll ages are welcome; the group will be limited to the first 20 participants who enroll here. Please leave your dog at home.\nParking is available at the entrance to the ponds. \nSign up here. The link will take you to Member Planet to enroll.\nIf you have questions\, e-mail Gordon Wetzel\, gordonwetzel@gmail.com\, or Lynda Paznokas\, Lpaz@bendnet.com.
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/water-birds-of-mirror-pond-2/
LOCATION:Oregon
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Birding Basics\, session 1: Water Birds of Mirror Pond
DESCRIPTION:This is the first in a series of six free field experiences\, held monthly\, to be offered for new birders\, birders who are new to Central Oregon\, or others who would like a “refresher course” in birding. Each will be a two-hour opportunity to learn about a variety of Central Oregon birding locations\, topics\, skills\, and resources. \nThe focus of this session will be water bird identification and using field optics. The Deschutes River in winter has many beautiful water birds\, in additions to summer’s standard Mallards and Canada geese. We may see Bufflehead\, Common Goldeneye\, Wigeon\, Common Merganser\, Ring-necked Ducks and\, perhaps\, a Hooded Merganser or even a Wood Duck. \nBe prepared to walk one or two miles on level ground\, possibly snow and ice covered. Dress appropriately with gloves and hat; hand-warmers and ice-buds on boots are helpful. Bring binoculars and a scope with a tripod if you have one. Loaner binoculars will be available. \nAll ages are welcome; the group will be limited to the first 20 participants who enroll here. Please leave your dog at home.\nStreet parking is available; or park at Drake Park and walk over the footbridge to Harmon Park.
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/water-birds-of-mirror-pond/
LOCATION:Harmon Park\, 1100 NW Harmon Blvd.\, Bend
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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