Birding by Sight & Sound

Join us for a 2-hour guided bird walk focused on building your bird identification skills in the field. We’ll practice spotting key visual field marks while also tuning our ears to recognize common bird songs and calls. Because it’s nesting season, many birds will be especially vocal and active in defending their territories—making this an ideal time of year to observe and learn. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, this walk offers a hands-on introduction to identifying birds by sight and sound in an outdoor setting.

Program Guidelines

Did you know members receive 10% off all programs? To learn more and become a member, visit dukefarms.org/membership.

All programs begin at the Farm Barn Orientation Center unless otherwise noted.

Registration is required. Please let us know if you are no longer able to attend so your space can be offered to someone else. Cancellations received at least 48 hours in advance are eligible for a refund, if applicable.

Programs at Duke Farms are held rain or shine, but in the event of severe or impeditive weather, classes may be canceled. Email notice will be given as early as possible via email and refunds will be issued in the case of cancellations.

Accessibility

Duke Farms is committed to equitable nature access, and the following accommodations may be available, depending on the program:

• Paved, flat trails
• Instructors with voice amplifiers
• Assistive listening devices (ALDs) for indoor programs
• American Sign Language Interpreters, with ten (10) days’ notice
• KultureCity sensory bags
• We welcome working, trained service animals as described by the ADA

We may be able to provide additional, reasonable accommodations not listed here; please contact us at registrations@dukefarms.org.

Become a Member

Invest in our efforts to protect wildlife, revitalize habitats, and model clean energy solutions by becoming a member. Membership includes discounted classes and access to other members exclusive experiences.

Visit dukefarms.org/membership to learn more.

Jeremy Cohen has been birding and doing wildlife photography for over 15 years, is a guide for NJ Audubon, and has extensive knowledge of Eastern US birds and of birding by ear. In his day job, he is an ecologist at Yale University using big data, GIS and machine learning to study how North American birds are responding to climate change across different regions and species.