For the past 11 years, Travis Audubon's Shorebird Identification class has been taught by Tim Fennell. Regrettably however, professional commitments will prevent Tim from teaching the class this year. Byron Stone has humbly offered to teach a class in Tim's absence this year, so that Travis Audubon can keep the shorebird drive alive. When suitable habitat is available, central Texas is a very good location for shorebird study because of its position in the central flyway. Many species of shorebird migrate through the central part of the continent on their way to and from arctic breeding grounds. The classroom sessions and field trips will take place on two Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m July 31 and August 14 at in Southeast Austin. We will cover the basics of shorebird identification, and will view slides of the two dozen plus shorebird species that occur regularly in central Texas in spring, summer and fall. Special attention will be given to certain difficult groups such as peeps, dowitchers and the two yellowlegs species.
Class fee is $50 for TAS members, $65 for non-members.

If there is sufficient interest, an optional weekend excursion to the central coast will be available at additional cost (to cover Byron's expenses).
For additional information, or to register for the class, contact Byron at DrBirdie@aol.com.