Hi,

Seattle Audubon is offering these fun classes in the next few weeks! To sign up. please contact Seattle Audubon Naturs shop at (206) 523-4483 Monday - Saturday from 10:00 AM- 5:00 PM.


Dabbling Ducks
with David Drummond, Research Wildlife Biologist
Here is an opportunity for beginner to intermediate level birders to strengthen their dabbling duck spotting and identification skills. We will explore aspects of their biology and ecology in the classroom and out in the field. The family Anatidae is a diverse and intriguing group. In this class, we will focus on wintering dabbling ducks on freshwater. Join us for an in-depth look! Please bring lunch and binoculars and plan to carpool to local spots.

Class and Field Trip: Saturday, March 4, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
Location: Center for Urban Horticulture, Douglas Classroom
Cost: $35 members, $50 nonmembers


Diving Ducks
with David Drummond, Research Wildlife Biologist
This class offers new to seasoned birders an opportunity to build confidence with diving duck locating and accurate identification to age and gender classes. Fun factoids of their fascinating life history will be shared in images, literature, and interactive discussions in class and on the field trip. Our target group is diving ducks wintering on marine waters. Don't miss this colorful cast of northwest cool characters! Please bring lunch and binoculars and plan to carpool to local spots.

Class and Field Trip: Saturday, March 11, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
Location: CUH, Douglas Classroom
Cost: $35 members, $50 nonmembers


Woodpeckers 2006
with Brian Bell, Master Birder

Woodpeckers are found in almost all habitats in Washington from sea level to boreal forests to semiarid Eastern Washington valleys. We will examine the tweleve species that are present in out state, discuss their habitat requirements, become acquainted with vocalizations and drumming patterns, examine seasonal distribution, and build identification skills. On a half-day trip in Western Washington and a full-day trip to Eastern Washington, we'll observe these fascinating birds in the field.

Class: Friday, March 10, 7-9 PM
Location: CUH, Douglas Classroom
Field trips: Saturday, March 11, 7AM- Noon, and Saturday, May 27, 6AM - 5 PM
Cost: $65 members, $80 nonmembers for lecture and field trips. $45 members, $60 nonmember for lecture only.

Thanks!!

Maureen Corlas
Seattle Audubon Classes Committee