Interested in broadening your birding skills?

Join former TINS board member and birding enthusiast, Rich Chambers as he presents a four-part, virtual “birding by ear” series emphasizing birds that inhabit the Tahoe region. During this series, participants will learn how to recognize Tahoe birds by their songs and calls. This series helps participants to know exactly what to listen for and how to tell one bird from another.

Click here to register if you would like to participate in this educational, fun, and helpful series! Below is the outline of the series:

Thursday, May 13 (12:00pm-1pm)

• Review of birding by ear

• Common Tahoe spring bird sounds. 15 birds you may be able to see and hear as they nest in our area. Right after class, we'll provide a video with sound of this portion of the class

• Learning tips.

• Demo of Larkwire

Thursday, May 20 (12:00pm-1pm)

• Grosbeaks, Finches, Crossbills

• Grouse and Quail

Thursday, May 27 (12:00pm-1pm)

• Found in or near water

• Raptors part 1

Thursday, June 3 (12:00pm-1pm)

• Raptors part 2

• Quiz (just for fun)

All four classes will be available via Youtube. So, if you miss a session, you can catch up.

If you are interested, here are the video links to the 2020 Birding by Ear sessions:

Class 1:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hijTwYKBbw

Class 2:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-77DN-UdN54

Class 3:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3z-hR36KZY

Class 4:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X35g-0CNoNI