Birding Basics

This fall, we’re partnering with Oregon Coast Community College (OCCC) to offer our Birding Basics adult education program in Lincoln City and Newport! Registration is now open for both locations.

Whether you think the Common Murre is anything but, or you’ve never heard of such a thing, this class is for you.  This introductory class will especially appeal to new birders in the region. The two-week course consists of four meetings with a total of six hours of lecture, plus two hours of field trip – a bird walk and practice provided by seasoned guides. Classroom sessions will each include a Zoom-based lecture as well as birding activities.

Instructor Gregory Smith has a master’s degree in ecology and evolution; as a field biologist, their research has focused on seabirds. Students will learn about basic bird identification and anatomy, bird adaptations to their habitats, and a variety of resources for sound and visual species identification.

Participants can sign up to attend in either Newport or Lincoln City.

When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 2, 7, & 9 | 10 a.m.-noon October 11
Course fee: $75
Location: Oregon Coast Community College, Newport & Lincoln City
Registration: Register online through OCCC’s Community Education Program (scroll to find Birding Basics)