BIRDING BY EAR
Saturday, June 16, 2018
Survey 4:45 - 7:45 am
Workshop 8 - 10 am
with Fran Zygmont and Bob Barbieri
SIGNUP FOR THIS WORKSHOP HAS PAST
Join us and the other early birds to conduct one of our breeding bird survey lines, part of the scientific research done at Aton Forest. We will start the survey at 5 am, so we will need to leave AF Hq. (270 N. Colebrook Rd., Norfolk) at 4:45 am to get to the first point by 5. Our protocol is to stop at 10 points, identify and record all birds heard and seen during a 5 minute interval and then walk to the next point. Typically a line takes two and a half hours to complete. These lines can be difficult to hike in some sections and are often wet, sometimes steep and you may need to climb over fallen trees; so be forewarned! Please arrive at AF Hq. before 4:45 am so we can get to the first point on time.
Then from 8 to 10 am we are offering one of our regular workshops later this year in the middle of the breeding season. With trees and shrubs in full leaf, sometimes the only ways to identify birds are by their songs and calls. Typically we hear over 30 species during these workshops.
Join us and the other early birds to conduct one of our breeding bird survey lines, part of the scientific research done at Aton Forest. We will start the survey at 5 am, so we will need to leave AF Hq. (270 N. Colebrook Rd., Norfolk) at 4:45 am to get to the first point by 5. Our protocol is to stop at 10 points, identify and record all birds heard and seen during a 5 minute interval and then walk to the next point. Typically a line takes two and a half hours to complete. These lines can be difficult to hike in some sections and are often wet, sometimes steep and you may need to climb over fallen trees; so be forewarned! Please arrive at AF Hq. before 4:45 am so we can get to the first point on time.
Then from 8 to 10 am we are offering one of our regular workshops later this year in the middle of the breeding season. With trees and shrubs in full leaf, sometimes the only ways to identify birds are by their songs and calls. Typically we hear over 30 species during these workshops.
Learn from the experts! Visual characteristics and behavior useful in identification will also be discussed.
Meet at Aton Forest Headquarters, 270 North Colebrook Road, Norfolk CT
What to bring: sturdy footwear and clothing for difficult terrain, wet and brushy areas; hats and sunscreen; protection from ticks, mosquitoes and maybe blackflies or deerflies; water; personal first aid needs (EpiPens, inhalers, etc.); binoculars.
Please RSVP: workshop limited to 15 participants; this is a free program
To reserve your place email Aton Forest: contact@atonforest.org
or call (860) 248-1053; you will be contacted to confirm your registration.