Louisiana Master Naturalists of Greater New Orleans

MUST REGISTER HERE: To register, send an email request to: OrleansAudubon@aol.com with “Beginning Bird Watching” in the subject line and your full name in the body of the message. You will then receive instructions for participating the classes via Zoom. If participating by
phone, also include your phone number. Please register as soon as possible and at least two hours prior to the start of the meeting.

ZOOM Courses
Beginning Birdwatching
Tuesday evenings in March

Tuesday, March 2, 7–9:00 PM Beginning Birdwatching – Part I
Getting Started and Birding Resources
Instructor: Wendy Rihner

Tuesday, March 9, 7–9:00 PM Beginning Birdwatching – Part II

Introduction to Ornithology
Instructor: Jennifer Coulson
Watching birds can enrich your life in multiple ways. Are you looking for an activity that will
teach you a skill offering lifelong enjoyment, relaxation, and exercise? Are you interested in
animals and the outdoors? If so, the Beginning Bird Watching Course is for you!
Bird watching is a truly rewarding hobby, especially during the pandemic. It can be enjoyed just
about anywhere including your backyard, a local park, or on vacation. This course is designed to
get you started in bird watching.
The pandemic version of this course consists of two lecture-format classes. Ornithologist, Dr.
Jennifer Coulson, and OAS Education Chair, Wendy Rihner, provide birding tips on everything
from purchasing and using binoculars and field guides to how to identify birds by sight, sound,
and behavior. Students will receive a basic introduction to ornithology and to local birding and
ornithological groups. Wendy will also provide recommendations for attracting birds to your
yard and Jennifer will recommend locations for local, self-guided bird watching outings.

To register, send an email request to:
OrleansAudubon@aol.com with
“Beginning Bird Watching” in the
subject line and your full name in the
body of the message. You will then
receive instructions for participating the
classes via Zoom. If participating by
phone, also include your phone
number. Please register as soon as
possible and at least two hours prior prior to the start of the meeting.