Topics in Field ID: Making the Most of Your Field Guide November 4, 2010

Whether you are just getting started observing birds, or you have been birding awhile but would like to develop your expertise, these programs are for you. Programs in this series are designed to give you tools to gain confidence finding and identifying birds on your own. Programs will be paced so that everyone will have plenty of time to see the birds and work through the identification process. We'll practice a simple, logical approach to field identification, discuss tips for making the most of your time in the field, and introduce you to the wealth of resources available to birders. - - - The lecture will focus on the basics of field identification, and how to use your field guide effectively. We'll talk about how to quickly gather essential information when you see a bird, and then efficiently narrow down your choices in order to make a positive identification. During the field trip we will put this into practice while visiting a variety of productive birding areas. We will have copies of Kenn Kaufman's Field Guide to Birds of North America available for your use during this program. - - Open to anyone age 16 or older. Registration is required. Call 781-259-2200 for details. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.php?program_code=1599-DFP10FA2 for more information.