Sierra Vista area birders: This April, theres a FREE Birding by Ear class led by local birding expert Rick Romea. Here are a few of the details: BIRDING BY EAR Class: Ever wonder what the field guides mean when they say: ‘a noisy twittering call ’ or ‘a thin whistle’? Or how about ‘dry chip’ or ‘liquid trill’? In this class, we will start to develop a common language to describe bird vocalizations, using examples from common Southwest birds. We will learn to characterize bird sounds as to common types and sound qualities. Then we will introduce some of the tricks that take the mystery out of birding by ear. The class consists of four 1½-hour evening classes and two 3-hour field trips, to practice birding-by-ear in the field. The classes are as follows: Class 1: Introduction to Birding by Ear. Getting started, Basic acoustics, Vocalization types, Describing vocalization quality, Name-sayers, Memory tricks. Class 2: Special Groups. Obvious cadence and sound quality, Robin sound-alikes, Breaking down trills, Mockers. Classes 3&4: Songs and Calls of Sierra Vista Birds In particular, we will discuss flycatchers, sparrows, and warblers (difficult groups) in detail. The schedule is: Class 1: Mon April 14, 2014 6 – 7:30 pm Class 2: Wed April 16, 2014 6 – 7:30 pm Class 3: Mon April 21, 2014 6 – 7:30 pm Class 4: Wed April 24, 2014 6 – 7:30 pm (Classes will be held at TNC Ramsey Canyon Preserve Visitor’s Center) Field Trip 1 : April 19 7-10 am San Pedro River. Field Trip 2 : April 30 7-10 am Huachuca Mountains (Details of meeting places TBD) Instructor: Rick Romea 803-1160, rickorcindy@hotmail Please feel free to contact me with any questions, or to request more information. Class size is limited: Please call or email Rick to register.
Posted on: Sat, 15 Mar 2014 04:58:48 +0000
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