Spring
Spring Beginning Birding Class
This spring, NYC Audubon is offering its popular Beginning Birding Classes
taught by Starr Saphir. Right now, many birds are gathering in Central and
South America, preparing for their long, arduous northward journey to nesting
grounds. On their way, herons and egrets, shorebirds, vireos, warblers,
tanagers, and others will stop in our urban parks to rest and to feed.
Why not prepare to enjoy the spectacle?
The course consists of two evening meetings at the NYC Audubon office and
two weekend field trips. The first field trip will be to the Jamaica Bay
Wildlife Refuge following the first evening class, and the second will be
to Central Park, after the second class.
Spring Warbler Class
Experienced birder Joe Giunta, bird guide for the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, will lead a class on the warblers of Central Park. This two-part session
(one class and one field trip) is for the advanced beginner who wants to master these beautiful, but hard-to-identify spring migrants.
Sketching in the Field with Wildlife Artist Alan Messer
Alan Messer will teach you the basics for drawing birds, plants, and landscapes. Alan is a well-known wildlife artist and illustrator whose
work appears in magazines, books and field guides. Sharpen your skills for field notes, nature journals and personal expression.
Summer
Long-legged Wading Birds
Experienced birder Joe Giunta, bird guide for the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, will lead classes about Jamaica Bay's long-legged wading birds - egrets, herons, and ibis.
Shorebirds
Experienced birder Joe Giunta, bird guide for the Brooklyn Botanic Garden,
will lead classes about Jamaica Bay's - and shorebirds - sandpipers and plovers.
Fall
Fall Beginning Birding Class
This fall, NYC Audubon is offering its popular Beginning Birding Classes. Join teacher Starr Saphir as she leads you through identification and birding techniques.
Even if you've never picked up a pair of binoculars before, you'll soon be identifying ducks, geese, thrushes, warblers and much, much more at the height of migration.
The course consists of two evening meetings at the NYC Audubon office and two weekend field trips. Don't let this opportunity fly by!
Fall Warbler Class
NYC Audubon is offering a class on fall warblers! Experienced birder Joe Giunta will lead a class on the warblers of Central Park for the birder who wants to master these beautiful, but hard to identify, fall migrants. There will be one evening class and one weekend field trip. Learn these warblers in their fall plumage!
Winter
Nature Photography Class
This class in nature photography is designed for the novice and intermediate photographer.
We will discuss Review of Basics, Film and Digital Cameras, Composition, Landscapes, Close-ups, Electronic Flash, Birds&Other Wildlife. The instructor is Steve Feingold
who has photographed nature subjects for over 25 years and is the chairman of the NYC Audubon photo committee.
Lectures:
Tuesdays at 6:30 - 8:30PM, starting February 21, 2006
There will be eleven lectures and two field trips on weekends.
NYC Audubon Office - 71 West 23 Street (6th Avenue & 23rd Street). Suite 1523.
Fee:
$350 (payable to NYC Audubon).
A $50 discount to NYC Audubon DIRECT members who pay 1 month prior to the class.
Register:
$350 (payable to NYC Audubon).
Please call Steve Feingold, weekday evenings 7:30 - 9:30PM, at 718-658-8254.
Enrollment is limited to eight.
National Trips
Assateague Weekend ( November 3-6)
Extend the fall season and visit Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and Assateague National Seashore on the northern Virginia shore. See many migratory and wintering birds including bald eagle, brown-headed nuthatch, tundra swan, avocet and thousands of snow geese as well as river otter, wild ponies and the endangered Delmarva fox squirrel. Cost: $325 includes 3 nights at Refuge Motor Inn ( heated pool, Jacuzzi) , marsh boat tour, guided hikes, evening programs and an "All-you-can-eat" seafood buffet on Saturday night. Call Don Riepe (718) 318-9344.
Montauk Winter Weekend ( January 6 - 8, 2006 )
Join us for a special extended weekend at the eastern tip of Long Island during peak winter birding time. See thousands of waterbirds including loons, eiders, long-tailed ducks, scoters, etc. Cost: $325 includes 2 nights at luxurious Manor House (heated pool, Jacuzzi, spacious lobby with fireplaces), 5 meals, 5 hikes , 2 evening programs and star watch. Free pickup at LIRR station. Call Don at (718) 318-9344. E-mail: driepe@nyc.rr.com
South Florida and the Everglades ( January 28- February 5, 2006)
Visit the best birding and wildlife areas of South Florida including Everglades National Park, Ding Darling and Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuges, Corkscrew Swamp and Big Cypress Preserves, Wakodahatchee Boardwalk, Okeeheelee County Park. Cost: $1,595 includes airfare, lodging, park fees, welcome barbecue, sunset cruise on Florida Bay and most meals. Leaders: Carol Borneman, Don Riepe. To reserve, send check for $200 to NYC Audubon, 71 West 23 St. ( suite 1523), NY, NY 10010. For more info call Don (718) 318-9344.
International Trips
 Iceland( July 12-24, 2006)
Our 6th trip to this
Volcanic wonderland. Cost: $3,295 (approx.) includes airfare, lodging, vans, guides, glacier lagoon boat tour, Blue Lagoon Spa, meals. We'll visit several glaciers, many waterfalls, geyser, bird cliffs, Lake Myvatn, and many volcanic formations. See puffins, Arctic terns, fulmars, jaegers, skuas, redshanks, eiders, whoopinf swans and many more nesting birds. Leaders: Carol Borneman, Don Riepe, Rob Villani. Call Don (718) 318-9344
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