Introduction to Birding Workshop

Activities will include:

1) A short presentation on the diversity of birds, birding equipment, resources, and tips.

2) A discussion of “EBird" and citizen science, including the New York State Breeding Bird Atlas.

3) Time spent in the field birding around the campus of the school.

A repeat of our workshop from previous years, held on World Migratory Bird Day, which identified 32 species in a few hours. It was remarkable that such a small area would host that many species of birds. We are sure this diversity is due to the campus environment that has been lovingly cared for by our volunteers and consciously preserved for wildlife. Seva’s pristine environment supports many species of animals and plants.

Six pairs of binoculars will be available to borrow courtesy of the John Burroughs Natural History Society. If you have your own binoculars, bring them.

Register by May 2nd, call Jed (845) 679-5177

Fee: $10

Instructor: R. Dixon Onderdonck

Dixon is a retired High School Biology 

teacher living in Kingston, NY. He has had

a passion for birds, especially raptors, since 

he was twelve years old. Upon retirement from Kingston High School, he became a very serious birder, and has explored many areas in the United States and abroad, including Tanzania, Egypt, Morocco, Iceland, Scotland, Germany, Switzerland, Ecuador, and Costa Rica. Dixon is a trustee of the John Burroughs Natural History Society and a board member of the Friends of Forsyth Nature Center in Kingston.