Prepare for the migrant treasure hunt and sharpen your birding skills by better understanding local bird distribution patterns in time and space during the fall. We’ll review how seasonal changes in various Bay Area habitats influence the birds you’ll expect to find in the field, with a strong emphasis on birdsong and behavior. You’ll get practical birding tips on what to look for throughout the seasons when “hunting” for migratory birds. At the end of this course you’ll be better prepared to find local migrant and vagrant birds with confidence. Moreover, the principles you’ll learn regarding bird distribution in relation to seasonal changes and habitats apply to any place you may explore.

Quetzal Adventures founder Juan-Carlos Solis is passionate about connecting people to nature and designing programs to experience our planet first-hand. He’s a seasoned expedition leader and naturalist with 20 years of experience managing and leading local trips in California and in all of the world’s seven continents. www.quetzaladventures.com

Two 2-hour classes and two 4-hour field trips
Classes: Thursday, Sept. 19 and 26, 7-9 PM
Field Trips: Saturday, Sept. 21 and 28 (location TBD) 8 AM-Noon
Lafayette Library and Learning Center, Oak Room (max 15 participants)
Cost: $50 MDAS members/$55 non-members