Exploring Nature Course
Birds of the Northwest
Learn local bird varieties and characteristics from noted Seattle naturalist and Mountaineer member Thomas Bancroft. Part of Olympia's "Talk and Walk" free naturalist series.
Contacts
- Wed, May 15, 2019 - Sat, Jun 15, 2019
- Committee: Olympia Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Guests: $20.00
- Availability: 35 (50 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Spring and early Summer can be a busy time for the PNW birder. Join Seattle Ornithologist and Mountaineer member Thomas Bancroft for a 2 hour workshop/lecture, then join us on a local field trip to learn more. Thomas has been a birder all his life and has a Ph.d on Ornithology. In the past he has served as chief scientist for the national Audobon Society, and since coming to the Pacific Northwest has just finished 6 years serving on Washington Audobon's board. He is an active Seattle Mountaineer Naturalist Leader and teaches frequent classes for the Washington Ornithological Society.
This course has no scheduled activities.
prepare to take notes in the lecture. Phone apps will be recommended to aid in your field observations. Binoculars or spotting scopes are always helpful for the field trips.
There are no materials for this course.