Birds of Anza Borrego

652 Palm Canyon Dr,Borrego Springs CA 92004

18 March, 2023

Description

Join Kurt Leuschner on this two-day weekend class explores the oases in and around the Anza Borrego Desert, which is home to a surprisingly wide variety of bird species. This habitat also provides the perfect resting place for migrants such as warblers, flycatchers, grosbeaks and other tired travelers on their way south for the winter. After a short lecture Tuesday night, March 14, by Zoom, and the class spends Saturday and Sunday in the field, studying both migrant and resident bird species. Participants will learn about: conservation, ecology, natural history and special adaptations to the harsh desert environment. This class can be taken for credit through UCR extension. Please note that all participants will be responsible for their own lodging and accommodations for this weekend course. Book early! Activity Level: ModerateActivity Details: Birds of Anza Borrego, Spring 2023Participant Waiver: Please fill out and return the participant waiver within seven days of your event to [email protected] (digital signature or photo of signed doc is ok)important, class meeting times!Tuesday, March 14th, 7-8:30p: zoom lectureSaturday, March 18th, 7:30a-5p: field course at Anza Borrego State ParkSunday, March 19th, 7:30a-noon: field course at Anza Borrego State Parkreceive your $10 off Membership Discount, please enter your membership code at the checkout! optional college creditThis course is offered for 1.5 units through the University of California Riverside Extension (additional fees applied at checkout)Course number: BIOL X404.9, section 223CPD903 (1.5 units) learn about your instructor, kurtKurt Leuschner, M.S., Wildlife Ecology, Professor of Natural Resources, College of the Desert. Leuschner’s specialties include: ornithology, entomology, and desert ecology. He has led hundreds of field trips in the desert southwest, Central and South America, and East Africa. He teaches natural history courses and leads field trips for the University of California, the Bureau of Land Management, California State Parks, the National Park Service, Western Field Ornithologists, and other conservation organizations.