Interested in broadening your birding skills?

Back by popular demand, 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. Occuring the first four Wednesdays in May 2024, 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.

This event fills up quickly, so be sure to register today!

Below is the outline of the series:

Wednesday, May 1 (7:00pm-8:00pm)

• Review of birding by ear

• Learning tips.

• Jays, Crows/Ravens

• Woodpeckers/Sapsuckers

• Vireos, Nuthatches, Creepers

Wednesday, May 8 (7:00pm-8:00pm)

• Wrens, Kinglets

• Waxwings, Thrushes

Wednesday, May 15 (7:00pm-8:00pm)

• Warblers

• Tanager/Bunting/Grosbeak

• Sparrows

Wednesday, May 22 (7:00pm-8:00pm)

• Sparrow (continued)

• Spring Birds and Class review

• Quiz (just for fun) 

If you have any questions, please email (sarah@tinsweb.org).