Early Ducks of Autumn

Early Ducks of Autumn with David Drummond

A two-session in-depth look at dabblin' and divin' ducks of the Northwest.

As the last yellows and reds of autumn leaf splendor fade, the brilliance of
our wintering colorful dabbling and diving ducks take their place.  The
fascinating family of Anatidae is a wonderful and accessible group to study to hone
your birding skills.  We will focus on building skills in field identification of
both genders and age groups, learning through form and ecological function,
flight patterns, behavioral traits, micro-habitat associations, as well as
biology. Classroom time will use lively lectures, handouts and superb slide
images to bring this diverse group alive for you. 

The local field trip will build your recognition confidence and provide further insights to the invaluable presence of ducks in the biodiversity of our region. Bring your lunch, binoculars and spotting scope (if you have one) for an avian adventure of discovery!

Instructor David Drummond is founder and President of the Merlin Falcon Foundation and a Research Wildlife Biologist and naturalist.  David is known for his enthusiastic approach to bird identification and student assistance.  He has more than 20 years experience as a guide, adventurer and instructor, and has taught ornithology at Olympic Park Institute and the North Cascades Institute.

Class: Friday and Saturday, October 20-21, 2006:  Friday evening 6:30 – 9:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 - 11:30 AM, lecture and discussion.  Class will meet at the Northlake Unitarian Church, 308 Fourth Avenue, Kirkland.  Class limited to 20 participants.  Registration required.

Field Trip:  Saturday, October 21, 2006.  12:30 to 4:30 PM.  To be arranged at the class.  Bring your lunch.  No registration for the field trip only.

Cost:  Lecture and field trip $60.00 per person/EAS member, $75.00 per non-member.  Class and field trip limited to 20 participants.

Registration:  Call the EAS office to register at (425) 576-8805.  Office open Monday, Tuesday and Friday mornings.  Registration closes October 17.