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Calling all birders! Want to improve your bird identification skills and gain knowledge on creating, restoring, and protecting bird habitat? Are you looking for opportunities to use your skills for the benefit of bird conservation? Consider participating in the Audubon CT Master Bird Conservation Program. Through this 4 day workshop, participants will:
Gain knowledge on bird species of conservation concern.
Attend talks on conservation strategies that range from global to those you can apply in your own backyard.
Receive training in field ornithology techniques, such as bird surveys, bird banding, etc.
February 22nd, March 7th, March 21st, and April 4th from 9:00 am – 5:00pm
The first three days of the workshop will be held at Bridgeport City Hall Annex, the last day will involve field trips to Important Bird Areas.
To participate, fill out an application and e-mail/send to Karen Dixon.
Download the application.
The program is free, but participants will be required to commit to 20 hours of volunteer service participating in citizen science programs, educational outreach activities or conservation advocacy.
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