Introductory Birding Class in Gold Beach, Dec. 5

Southwestern Oregon Community College is offering and introductory birding class: Birds for All. In winter, many species of migrating waterfowl are easily viewed in our area; a few locally rare birds such as Eurasian Widgeon and Redheads are sometimes seen. The focus of the class will be observing birds. Join us Friday eve­ning for an orien­tation before the Saturday morning field trip. Topics will include: ethical birding, field guidebooks and electronics, optical equipment, local bird­ing locations and organizations. No experience required. Bring a field guide and binoculars or scope if you have them. Orientation topics will include: ethical birding, field guides, optical equipment, local birding/locations, birding organizations and internet birding resources. The class is scheduled to begin with an orientation from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, December 5, at Southwestern’s Gold Beach Center, followed by a field trip from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 6. Cost of the workshop is $35. For more information or to register, those interested can contact Southwestern at 541-247-2741 or kshumaker@socc.edu.