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Bird Nerds: Learn Bird Science & Watching From Around the World
Completed by 106 learners
Ages 10-15
Live Group Class
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(151 reviews)
Live video meetings
1x per week
2-10 learners per class
30 min
What’s included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner - Advanced Level
Join us on a global birding adventure! From Acorn woodpeckers to Zebra finches, every week we'll take a deep dive into a new bird family, exploring their unique traits, identification skills, amazing habitats, and fun facts from all around the world. This is a great beginner ornithology class! Perfect for bird watchers, nature lovers, and curious learners. This class is open to all students, regardless of previous experience or knowledge of birds. Students will learn what makes different families of birds unique, field identification tips, and stay up-to-date with the latest research and nature science about special species. Each class stands alone, so students can join at any time to explore their favorite bird groups or attend every session for a full global experience! Classes offer engaging lectures and multimedia presentations to spark your learner's curiosity and deepen their love for birds! Schedule for Classes: Jul 13 - Jul 19 Pheasants Jul 20 - Jul 26 Frogmouths Jul 27 - Aug 2 Oilbirds Aug 3 - Aug 9 Potoos Aug 10 - Aug 16 Nightjars Aug 17 - Aug 23 Owlet-nightjars Aug 24 - Aug 30 Treeswifts Aug 31 - Sep 6 Swifts Sep 7 - Sep 13 Hummingbirds Sep 14 - Sep 20 Turacos Sep 21 - Sep 27 Bustards Sep 28 - Oct 4 Cuckoos Oct 5 - Oct 11 Mesites More classes will be added as we go.
Learning Goals
Students will gain an appreciation for the diversity and beauty of birds, while learning how to contribute to real-world bird research.Students will learn how habitats influence bird behavior, diet, and migration patterns.Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class uses YouTube videos to see behaviors and listen to calls. Learners will view the videos in class within the presentation or embedded into the classroom page before class.
Supply List
Field guides are recommended, but not required for this class. Online field guides can be found at https://ebird.org/home and https://www.allaboutbirds.org/
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
We will refer to several websites during the course including
https://ebird.org/home
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/
https://birdcast.info/
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master’s Degree in Science from West Texas A&M University
I have taught Ornithology for 10 years and have been an active bird watcher for most of my life. Reviews
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