“Your new Let’s Go Birding program was excellent. As a sometimes struggling (trying to learn so much) birder you reinforced all the tools that help us become better at this wonderful hobby. These tools apply wether we are the backyard birder or expanding our bird world by exploring beyond our home.
You logically and enthusiastically explained all the available resources for a Birders Toolbox. It was great to have all this information available in one spot. Even though I was already aware of them, it took me time researching and finding them on my own.
Thank you again.” - Lorri W. - Muskegon program participant
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The “Let’s Go Birding” program discusses the tools needed for a trip into the field. Then I’ll share more photos, videos, and stories that amplifies the excitement of birding.
Bodker says “The process of seeing different birds allows me to see both the birds and all the amazing habitats around us. My goal is to convey my enthusiasm for the birds and the outdoors to the audience.”
Topics include:
· Binocular selection
· Field guides
· Learning Bird Songs
· Birding Apps
· How eBird can help you find birds
· Where to find a free course to use eBird
· Places to go birding in our area
· Fieldcraft – working through a bird identification
· Personal stories from the field while birding
· A discussion about bird behavior of a few bird species supported by some of my favorite photos