Photo credit: David Smith/Audubon Photography Awards
Did you know you don’t even need binoculars to explore the big world of birds? Often it is faster and easier to identify a bird by its song – if you know how to bird by ear. In this program, Colt will:
- explain the many benefits of birding by ear
- introduce some of the most common birds by their songs and calls
- share resources and apps to help you practice and improve your birding by ear skills.
This virtual program is intended for beginner birders but may be a helpful refresher for more experienced birders. This program welcomes children age 10+ accompanied by a participating adult.
Colt Gregory is a member of the Northern Virginia Bird Alliance, Northern Virginia Bird Club, and Arlington Regional Master Naturalists where served on their Training Committee. Colt co-leads the weekly Sunday bird walks at Great Falls National Park and leads several routes in regional Christmas Bird Counts. He enjoys hiking, camping, and birding during both. He believes that Audubon programs provide a better understanding of the relationships among plants, animals, and the environment while giving us all opportunities to volunteer, educate, and learn.
