Photo: Blackburnian Warbler, Shirley Donald/Audubon Photography Awards
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Get ready for spring by learning about the largest and most colorful family of birds who visit the Washington area.
Warblers are some of the most challenging birds to identify - they are often small and fast moving with distinctive but easily confused calls and songs. This 4-part FREE virtual class will help you learn warbler plumages, behaviors and vocalizations. Each class will start at 7 p.m. and last about an hour.
This series will take place during four separate webinars. Please register separately for each part you wish to attend!
Wednesday, April 15:
Class 1 - Plumage. Learn about the appearance of the 30+ species of warblers who visit during the spring.
Thursday, April 16:
Class 2 - Behavior. Learn about the behavior of the 30+ species of wood warblers who visit during the spring.
Wednesday, April 22:
Class 3 - Vocalizations Part 1. Most warblers are heard before they are seen. Learn how to identify their vocalizations so that you will be better able to find them in the field.
hereThursday, April 23:
Class 4 - Vocalizations Part 2. Most warblers are heard before they are seen. Learn how to identify their vocalizations so that you will be better able to find them in the field.
Instructor
Bill Young is a writer who lives in Arlington. He is the author of The Fascination of Birds: From the Albatross to the Yellowthroat (Dover, 2014). He is the co-creator of the MPNature.com website, which contains information about birds, plants and other aspects of the natural history at Monticello Park in Alexandria. Bill also makes nature videos, and his YouTube channel has had over half a million views.
We look forward to seeing you online!