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Course Description

Fascinated by our fair feathered friends we encounter on a daily basis? Come learn the basic fundamentals of birdwatching or improve your skills and enjoyment of birding. This course will cover the basics of birds, their lives, and how you can get more from birdwatching.

Learner Outcomes

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

  • Better understand birds, their physical attributes, and their life story
  • Learn how to identify birds using principles of color and structure
  • Learn about bird songs and calls
  • Understand the relationship between food sources and species
  • Develop a thorough understanding of birding equipment and its use
  • Learn about information resources used in birdwatching
  • Learn about communication and ethics pertaining to birdwatching
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Section Title
Birdwatching 101
Section Schedule
Aug 18, 2026 to Aug 29, 2026
Type
INL
Days
T
Time
6:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Aug 18, 2026 to Aug 25, 2026
Type
INL
Days
Sa
Time
9:00AM to 11:00AM
Dates
Aug 29, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
6.0
Location
Delivery Options
In Person  
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee non-credit $50.00
Potential Discount(s)
Drop Request Deadline
No drop request allowed after enrollment
Transfer Request Deadline
No transfer request allowed after enrollment

Section Notes

This is a two week course meeting on the following dates:

Tuesday – 8/18 – 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Saturday - 8/22 - No Class 

Tuesday – 8/25 – 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Saturday - 8/29 – 9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. Outdoor site near the Auburn Hills Campus – Location TBD

 

 

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