Owl and Nightjars Workshop
Owls
Owls have a huge number of fans, it is their look, and the fact that they are mysterious. For the most part, they are active at night and they can be difficult to find. For many of the species, finding them involves trips out at night, and listening for their vocalizations which can be varied, but are a great way to identify owls. Voice is the primary way in which nightbirds communicate, and in fact sometimes these are more distinctive than their plumages. This is particularly the case in the screech and pygmy owls, some of which are mainly separated by voices. Yet what makes owls, particularly interesting is their ecology, how they interact with habitat and environment. As well, as their prey and how prey density affects their breeding success and migrations. Owls and nightjars are fascinating. Join us to learn about them, learn how to separate them, and how to listen for them and to get a glimpse of their fascinating biology. Owls and nightjars – The Workshop Taught by Alvaro Jaramillo on the Zoom platform - Dates: Mon. Feb. 15, Thurs. Feb. 18; Mon. Feb. 22 and Thu. Feb. 25, 2021. 6 pm Pacific time. Cost $125. Scroll down to book. Download the workshop description for more details on what is covered, or E-mail us if you have questions. |
SFBBO - Bird Song Workshop
This is a workshop hosted by SFBBO, it is geared to understanding bird vocalizations, as well as to learn bird sounds. It is focused on the San Francisco Bay Area, and while songbirds will be key, we will talk about sound as a way to identify difficult species such as shorebirds too. Dates are Feb 8 and 12: 6-8 pm. Cost is $100, but scholarships may be available. Please visit the SFBBO web site to register.
Coastside Land Trust Webinars
Alvaro presented a weekly series of webinars from June 13 to July 18 covering birds and birding in the coastside near Half Moon Bay, California. These were recorded, links to the recordings are available from the Coastside Land Trust.
Gull ID workshopsGull Identification – Two workshops are available for download. The foundation and advanced. Cost $125 or $225 if you book for both workshops. Scroll down to book. Download the workshop descriptions for more details on what is covered, or E-mail us if you have questions. |
Gull Workshop 1 - The Starting Point
$125.00
The foundation for understanding gull identification. The more common and widespread species will be treated. Taught by Alvaro Jaramillo on the Zoom platform - Dates: Mon Nov 30, Thurs Dec 3; Mon Dec 7, Thus Dec 10. 6 pm Pacific time. Cost $125
Gull Workshop 2 - The Next Step
$125.00
Workshop 2 - We take our gull ID foundations and begin to apply them to more difficult identifications, variation, and rarer species from Asia and Europe. Taught by Alvaro Jaramillo on the Zoom platform - Dates: Mon Dec 14, Mon Dec 21, Mon Dec 28, Mon Jan 4. 6 pm Pacific time. Cost $125
Gull Workshops 1 & 2 - with discount
$225.00
Workshop 1 - The foundation for understanding gull identification. The more common and widespread species will be treated. Taught by Alvaro Jaramillo on the Zoom platform - Dates: Mon Nov 30, Thurs Dec 3; Mon Dec 7, Thus Dec 10. 6 pm Pacific time.
Workshop 2 - We take our gull ID foundations and begin to apply them to more difficult identifications, variation, and rarer species from Asia and Europe. Taught by Alvaro Jaramillo on the Zoom platform - Dates: Mon Dec 14, Mon Dec 21, Mon Dec 28, Mon Jan 4. 6 pm Pacific time.
Both workshops together offered at $225.
