Class Instructor: John Bloomfield, Kevin Anderson and Robert Reeves
Class level: Beginner/Intermediate
Lecture dates: Tuesday Nov 19 and Thursday Nov 21    6:30pm – 8:30pm
Field Trip Date(s): Sunday Dec 8     7:30am – 10:30am
Class fee: $45 for TAS Members, $50 for non-members

This class offers a detailed introduction to Hornsby Bend, focusing on its ecological history, its place in the history of birding in Austin, and the practical aspects of birdwatching at this site. Participants will learn about the Hornsby Bend facility’s role in Austin’s urban ecology, what attracts birds to the site, and how to become involved in citizen science through the Hornsby Bend Bird Observatory Program.

The course will also cover the bird species commonly found at Hornsby Bend in the late fall and early winter. Participants will gain insights into both resident and migratory birds, including identification tips and seasonal patterns.

The class includes two zoom sessions and a field trip to Hornsby Bend, providing an opportunity to apply the information learned and experience birdwatching in the field.

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