Identifying Warblers

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Learn how to identify warblers visiting Northern Virginia in spring migration

Warblers are some of the most challenging birds to identify. They are small and often fast-moving, with easily confused calls and songs. This four-part course will cover plumage, behavior, and vocalizations to help you identify the 35 species of warblers you might see this spring.<ul><li>Session 1: Tuesday, March 29 at 7pm</li><li>Session 2: Thursday, March 31 at 7pm</li><li>Session 3: Tuesday, April 5 at 7pm</li><li>Session 4: Thursday, April 7 at 7pm (with Kahoot!)</li></ul> If you miss any of the sessions you will be able to watch the recordings. This course will be presented by Bill Young, co-creator of the <a href="http://mpnature.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">MPNature.com</a> website, which describes the natural history of Monticello Park, a hidden gem and warbler hotspot in Alexandria, VA. Bill is the author of the book “The Fascination of Birds: From the Albatross to the Yellowthroat.” He also makes nature videos, and his <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2ujBnBpxuL4T3IiTYud6Eg" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">YouTube channel</a> has had 850,000 views.An optional field trip, led by Phil Silas, will be held on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at 7:30 AM for 20 Identifying Warblers participants. The field trip fee is an additional $25 for members, $35 for nonmembers. The field trip will be held in Woodbridge, VA, but the exact location will only be revealed after registration. An email with a link to register for the field trip will be sent upon registration for Identifying Warblers. The field trip is first come, first serve and there will be a waitlist.Photo credit: American Redstart, Ashley Bradford

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