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Event
A Bird's Eye View of Habitat
Friday, April 27, 2012 (8:00 am - 3:30 pm)
$65
Sometimes birders who can "read the landscape" seem to predict the future when it comes to their bird sightings. In this birding and ecology class, we will explore the many plant communities and habitat types that are condensed around the Limantour Beach area. We will study the specific components that determine bird composition, population density, and levels of bird activity at different times of year. Participants will learn to match signature local plant communities and landscape compositions with their associated guilds of birds.
While we sleuth out as many birds as possible in their preferred "habitats," we will also take time to observe and learn about adaptations that make certain bird species especially well-suited to given plant communities and environments. The guide will share conservation related information on the limiting factors of vulnerable groups including cup-nesting songbirds, precocial young, and birds of open habitats. This class will not only make you a better birder, but a better-educated conservationist and advocate as we unravel what allows bird populations to persist and thrive. This class is meant to be especially informative for those in the fields of habitat restoration, environmental planning, and wildlife consulting.
Guide: Josiah Clark
Where to meet: Outside EAC Office, 65 Third Street, Suite 14, Point Reyes Station, at 8:00 am
Event location: Inverness Ridge, Muddy Hollow, Limantour Estero, and Beach
What to bring: Binoculars, hiking shoes, warm clothing, water, lunch
Limited to 15 participants
Target bird or species information: A wide variety of waterfowl, shorebirds, and passerines.
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LocationMeet outside EAC Office (View)
65 Third Street, Suite 14
Point Reyes Station, CA 94956
United States
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| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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