Beginning Birding: Preparing for Winter Birding
w. Seth Chapman
Join Seth Chapman, Apothecary Coordinator and experienced birder, on a birdwatching hike through Kleinstuck Preserve.
On our final hike of 2023, we will learn about the winter birds of Kalamazoo County, as well as what we can do as birders to stay engaged during the winter months.
Before our hike, we will hold a discussion and attempt to answer questions such as:
What species of birds can I expect to observe in the winter?
What’s the best way to go birding in the winter?
What can I do to engage in birding when the weather isn’t favorable?
Following our discussion, we take to the trails of Kleinstuck. We will attune to our surroundings, looking and listening to the many species of birds which grace our presence. What can we learn by observing our feathered fiends? In contemplation, we will deepen our understanding of ourselves, and the environment around us.
Come to hike in community, sharpen your identification skills, build your life list, and expand your bird knowledge!
All skill levels welcome. Birders 10 and under are welcome to attend free of charge. Registration covers one adult, and individual registrations are not shareable between two or more individuals.
Please bring a pair of binoculars and a travel mug for complementary chai.
This hike takes place rain or shine, so please dress appropriately (layers, rain jacket, bug spray, etc).
Hike length: 1.5 mi, easy difficulty
This hike takes place Saturday, October 14 from 8:00a-9:30a ET.
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Investment: $15
Community Care Funds available for those who need support with tuition, contact us for support.
If you have any questions about registration, please contact us at contact@ayurvedicwellness.center and we're happy to help.
Seth's Yoga + Āyurveda journey began over a decade ago after attending a yoga class in Kalamazoo. He is a life-long learner with a passion for nature, and an interest in learning new skills. He is now the Apothecary Coordinator here at the Āyurvedic Wellness Center.
Seth has a lifelong passion for birds, and loves sharing his enthusiasm of the bird world with those around him. His interest in birds led him to begin his life list at the age of 10. Seth also volunteers at a local nature center where he monitors nestboxes, as well as volunteers at a bird banding station.