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SUMMARY:Advanced Ornithology
DESCRIPTION:Birds in the Landscape\n\n\nExplore the birds of Duke Farms through this 2-day intensive short course. Each day blends field data collection and classroom learning\, offering a unique opportunity to sharpen avian identification skills while exploring the role birds play in the ecosystem. Learn how birds serve as indicators of ecosystem quality and inform conservation and land management decisions. Lecture and field content includes ecology\, behavior\, anatomy\, research techniques\, and conservation efforts. \nDay 1\n\nLecture: Avian ecology\, role of birds in the ecosystem\, avian field methods\nField: Birding skills\, field identification\, single-observer point counts\n\nDay 2\n\nLecture: Birds as bioindicators for land management\, land use history\, integrating data into landscape management\nField: Small group data collection and discussion\n\n\n\nContinuing Education Credits\nThis course is approved for credits from the following organizations. \nEcological Society of America: TBD \n \n\n\nPrerequisites\nThis program assumes participants have a basic knowledge of native avian species identification and understand general ecology concepts. Please note that field classes will take place fully outdoors and will require travelling several miles on various trail types (paved and unpaved) and uneven terrain for up to 2 hours. \n \n\n\nProgram Guidelines\nAll programs begin at the Farm Barn Orientation Center unless otherwise noted. \nRegistration 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. \nPrograms 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. \n \n\n\nAccessibility\nParticipants are seated for the duration of this class. \nDuke Farms is committed to equitable nature access\, and the following accommodations may be available\, depending on the program: \n\nPaved\, flat trails\nInstructors with voice amplifiers\nAssistive listening devices (ALDs) for indoor programs\nAmerican Sign Language Interpreters\, with ten (10) days’ notice\nKultureCity sensory bags\nWe welcome working\, trained service animals as described by the ADA\n\nWe may be able to provide additional\, reasonable accommodations not listed here; please contact us at registrations@dukefarms.org. \n\n\nBecome a Member\nInvest 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. \nVisit dukefarms.org/membership to learn more.
URL:https://www.dukefarms.org/event/advanced-ornithology/
LOCATION:Duke Farms\, 1112 Dukes Parkway West\, Hillsborough Township\, NJ\, 08844\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Programs
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