The field trip portion of this class is now full, but you may still register for the zoom-only class.

Class Instructor: Dave Read
Class level: Introductory/Beginner
Virtual Lecture dates: Feb 5 and 12 at 7pm
Field Trip Date(s): Feb 15 at 8am – 10:30am (Full)  OR Feb 16 at 8am – 10:30am
Class fee: $45 for TAS Members, $50 for non-members

Raptors are exciting birds to encounter in the wild, larger-than-life birds that prey on mammals, reptiles and even other birds. Raptors are plentiful in the Austin area, with over a dozen species regularly seen in Travis County. This course will cover raptor biology, behavior and adaptations, and we will learn how to identify the 8 most common species you might encounter. We will also briefly touch on some of the less common species so you know where to start when you see one.

We recommend you come to the field trip with binoculars, a hat, sturdy closed-toe shoes, sunscreen and water. There are a limited number of binoculars available for loan to students who don’t already have some.

This class is limited to 20 participants. Tuition is $45 for TAS members and $50 for non-members.

Dave Read has been a wildlife photographer for over 25 years, both underwater and above ground. He is an avid birder and is excited to work with new birders to start them on the road toward enjoying and identifying the birds they see.

Registration for this class will close one business day before the start of the first class

REGISTER HERE

Payment for a class, workshop, or other fee-based event is due at the time of registration. If payment is not received within a week of registration, the registrant may be dropped from the roster. To withdraw from a class, workshop, or other fee-based event, please contact the Travis Audubon office: 512-300-BIRD (2473) or info@travisaudubon.org.

If a registrant withdraws from a class, workshop, or other fee-based event at least seven (7) days before the first session, Travis Audubon will offer a full refund less a $5.00 administrative fee that helps defray our costs. If the registrant withdraws less than seven (7) days before the first session, no refund will be made. If Travis Audubon cancels the class, workshop, or other fee-based event, we will fully refund the tuition.