Bird Identification

Classroom 1:

Bird anatomy and how to describe it

Season changes - plumage, migration, behaviour

Song vs calls

'Top 10' species

Any Questions

Quick revision: Top 10 and songs.

Walk 1 (1 hour):

Old Prison - Old Gloucester Road - Galloway gate - Hampnett Village - return to Old Prison
Morning Summary:

What we saw and heard. Common species. A few other species seen but not yet covered. Quick revision: Top 10 and songs. Questions
Classroom 2:

Quick revision: Top 10 and songs

Further 10 species, sight and sound

Confusion species

Questions

Walk 2 (1 hour):

Old Prison - Northleach High Street - church-school -St Georges field - High Street- return to Old Prison.
Course Summary (afternoon):

What we saw and heard. All species. Quick revision: Top 10 plus others, and songs. Where to find out more. Where to go in the Cotswolds. Surveys. Questions.
What do you need to know: No prior knowledge or experience is required. This course is ideal for those who have no or very little knowledge of bird identification and want to learn more!

Instructor: Andy Lewis is Chairman of the North Cotswold Ornithological Society, a local surveying and recording group. He also currently organises a general winter bird survey with volunteers covering the whole county.

What do you need to bring: You will need to bring appropriate clothing, sturdy footwear, snacks and drinks and a packed lunch. Binoculars and a Notebook is also recommended, and clip-boards, hand-outs and other learning materials will also be provided as necessary.

BOOKING ESSENTIAL

From: Thu March 8, 2018
To: Thu March 8, 2018
Start Time: 10:00 am
End Time: 4:00 pm
Cost: £35.00
Venue: Cotswolds Discovery Centre, The Old Prison, Northleach, Glos, GL54 3JH
Min Attendees: n/a
Max Attendees: 12
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