February Birding Basics: Fundamentals of Bird Identification
w. Seth Chapman
Warm up with a hot cup of chai and take delight in the birds this month at the Ayurvedic Wellness Center! Spend the morning with our passionate, in-house birder Seth Chapman and learn about what it takes to identify the various birds you will encounter during your birding journey.
In this class you will learn the tools and techniques necessary to identify any species of bird, at home or on the trail. From woodpeckers to waterfowl, these teachings will give you a foundation from which to build upon in order to successfully identify our beloved winged friends.
Through the practice of self-inquiry, you will learn what to look for and what questions to ask yourself in order to hone in on a particular species of bird. Topics of discussion include basic bird anatomy, songs and calls, habitats and niches, and feathers and plumages.
This three part series is recommended for those who wish to gain a deeper understanding of how to care for guests that visit your home, and how to spot and positively identify species in the wild. These classes are also good support for birding hikes, which takes place in the warmer months.
This is an educational birding class held indoors at AWC. This class does not include a bird hike.
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Investment: $30
If you have any questions about registration, please contact us at contact@karaaubin.com 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.