Bird watching is one of the fastest growing outdoor activities in North America. About 50 million Americans make trips specifically to see wild birds every year. People of all ages now go birding, and younger birders have increased significantly in recent years.
The process of identifying birds may seem like a daunting task to a beginner. Over 520 different species have been observed in Florida, and individual species often have different adult/juvenile plumages as well as distinctive winter/breeding season plumages. How do you make sense of all that variation?
One of the best ways is to attend "Moving Beyond Cardinals in Five Easy Steps: Introduction to Bird Identification," a one-hour presentation by Jim Cox held on Thursday, Feb. 20 at the next Apalachee Audubon Society meeting. It's free and open to the public.
This presentation tries to overcome some of the mysteries of bird identification by focusing on the processes a seasoned birder uses to identify different species.
There are five key elements in the process, and the tools available to those just starting off can really help to cut through the clutter.
Jim Cox heads up the Stoddard Bird Lab at Tall Timbers Research Station & Land Conservancy. The lab studies relationships between controlled fires and the habitat needs of many declining bird species associated with southern pine forests.
The lab also uses the Wade Tract, a premier old-growth forest, to assess native animals in conditions that mirror historic conditions. Current research focuses on Red-cockaded Woodpecker, Brown-headed Nuthatch, and Bachman’s, Henslow’s and Grasshopper Sparrows.
The Lab also is engaged in land conservation efforts using special programs designed to conserve habitat for rare species on private lands. These programs reduce regulatory requirements by providing incentives that help landowners improve conditions for rare species.
You can learn more at talltimbers.org.
If you go
What: Moving Beyond Cardinals in Five Easy Steps: Introduction to Bird Identification
When: 7:15-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20; Refreshments at 7 p.m., Announcements and Program at 7:15 – 8:30 p.m.
Where: FSU King Life Science Building, 319 Stadium Drive. Free and easy parking – see map at www.apalachee.org.
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