Here's where you can find some basic scheduling information about the Fall 2011 session of the Golden Gate Audubon sponsored "Fall Migrations" This class is suitable for all levels of bird enthusiasts Four Wednesdays, September 28 – October 19, 7 – 9 p.m., plus three Sunday morning field trips, October 2, 9, and 16, 9 a.m. – noon, and one all-day field trip, October 23, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Explore the phenomenon of fall bird migration in the San Francisco Bay Area and discover the local habitats where migrants are found. Presentations include information specific to area migrants using colorful bird imagery and range maps, ID techniques, and discussions of physiology and evolutionary adaptations. We’ll have opportunities to view raptors, waterfowl, and songbirds as they pass through in migration or arrive to set up for the winter, as well as overwintering shorebirds and resident species. Destination of the October 2 field trip is Hawk Hill in Marin County. The all-day October 23 trip will go to Consumnes River Preserve in Sacramento County, about 1.5 hours from Berkeley. Destinations of the other field trips will be announced in class. Carpooling and ride Share will be encouraged – if you don’t drive or own a car contact the instructor for information! Fee $95 REGISTRATION: CALL 510-843-2222 or go to: www.goldengateaudubon.org/education/classes Note: Please plan to carpool for the field trips, especially for the Sunday trip The Saturday presentation with interspersed field trips will be held at The EcoCenter at Heron's Head Park in San Francisco. For a map click here: Directions to The EcoCenter at Heron's Head Park If you would like more info on Golden Gate Audubon Society here is a link to their site: Golden Gate Audubon Society |
| Carpooling can be great way to: - Save fuel & minimize congestion - Meet new friends & fellow birders - Save money at tolls and park kiosks Share your contact info with classmates |
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As the class progresses, we'll be posting more information on this page, such as suggested study birds and a list of the species we encounter. You may want to bookmark it and refer back throughout the course Happy Trails! - eb |
"Carpooling is Cool" |
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