Bird Watching: Local Bird Identification

This class is designed for beginner and intermediate birders interested in improving their birding skills to better identify some of the hundreds of species of birds that can be found in the area. Jeff Aufmann of McHenry County Audubon is an experienced bird guide and an expert in identifying local birds by both sight and sound. The first part of the class is an indoor lecture covering traits and behaviors that aide in identification with a review of the various groups of birds in the area. The class will also cover the latest internet and smartphone technologies available to help find, identify and track species. There will also be a bird walk at nearby McHenry Dam where we will practice the techniques to effectively use binoculars and spotting scopes. New skills learned will be used to find and identify as many species as possible.