Binoculars Up!

Introduction to Backyard Birding with Dick Worth

Saturday, April 14,  10:00-11:00am

Look! Up in that tree!  It’s a … umm … bird.  Wish you could identify that bird in the tree?  Have you ever heard an unusual bird call and wondered what species was singing?  Or seen a bird on the wing and tried to identify it by its flight pattern?  Or did you know that the tiny yellow gold finch is around all winter?

 Join long time birder and naturalist Richard Worth who will teach you how to identity Connecticut’s winter birds by sight and sound.  You’ll learn how to identify a bird by its markings, its bird calls and by its flight pattern.   Backyard birding begins at the feeder, so you’ll also learn whose at the feeder at this time of year, their feeding habits, and their characteristics.   Worth will discuss ways to attract birds to your feeder, what birdseed to use, and where to place feeders.

The program is on Saturday March 3 from 10:00-11:00am.  Program is for adults and children ages 12 and up.  Meet in the Connecticut Audubon Society’s Center at Fairfield’s Nature Store.  Bring your binoculars, note pad and field guides.  Identification books are also available in the Nature Store. This program is free but donations are appreciated. Register in advance buy calling 203-259-6305 ext. 109.