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Bird Watching for Beginners: Why, How & Where to Start Birding

Get the basics on field guides, binoculars, where to find birds, and how to ID the birds you find!
Krystal Smith
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4.9
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What's included

1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. The homework assignment for this class will be to get outside and identify some birds!

Class Experience

US Grade 4 - 7
Beginner Level
No matter where we live or what season it is, birds are all around. They're everywhere singing, showing off bright colors, and performing aerial acrobatics. All of which make birding an easy and rewarding hobby for all ages. This is a great class for students who want to learn how to be a birder or are interested in ornithology. 

We will discuss the equipment and skills you will need to have a great time watching birds. The class is lecture and slide-based with room for discussion and questions. All students are welcome.

Students will learn:
- tips for selecting a bird guide that works for them
- how to select the best binoculars, and calibrate them
- new terms to help navigate field guides
-how to find birds and some tips to identify the birds you see
-bird watching etiquette and safety

For more on bird identification or fun facts about birds, check out my other classes. Feel free to reach out to me for more information!

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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
4.9
133reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Science from West Texas A&M University
Dear Parents,
I am looking forward to teaching your students about animals and science! I graduated with a Master's Degree in Science in 2019, with a focus on wildlife biology. I have taught Ornithology for 6 years. My passions are wildlife conservation and education, and of course birding!

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55 min

Completed by 43 learners
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Ages: 9-14
1-10 learners per class

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