Primitive Skills | Intro to Bird Language
Bird language is an ancient skill that people have used to help them survive for thousands of years. Whether you have been a birder for life, or don’t know an eagle from a sparrow, this class will teach you how to understand what birds are saying and how they are saying it. You will learn how birds are the news media of the ecosystem, describing what is going on all around you and how to distinguish between baseline and alarm behaviors and where danger is located. After taking this class, your experiences in nature will be altered forever because you will have the knowledge to see, hear, and understand the location of other animals, their movements, and what they true intentions are!
The class is taught by certified Bird Language Leader, Lee Burton. During the 5-hour class you will learn how to recognize bird habitats, behaviors and calls to native birds in the Texas Hill Country. The class is limited to 12 participants to ensure the best quality experience.
The class is outdoors, so weather may require changes to the schedule. We will alert all participants if changes are necessary for safety and comfort.
Class dates are:
- March 25, 2023 (9:00am-2:00pm)
- May 20, 2023 (9:00am-2:00pm)
We recommend bringing:
- Food and drinks
- Weather appropriate clothes
- Binoculars (not required, but recommended)
- Folding chair, cot or small blanket to sit in the field and observe
- Hat or sunglasses
- Sunscreen