Online Class: Bird Watching 101
|  | | | | | Course Cost: 6 Month Subscription Basic Course (no certificate) = $30.00 Course with Online Certificate* = $55.00 |
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 Course Description  Who do you think benefits the most from feeding and observing wild birds - the birds or us? People of all ages, from all walks of life, study birds with interests that range from occasional pleasure viewing to an outright passion resulting in lengthy trips and major investments. But one thing all bird watchers share is the excitement generated when a particular bird of interest or rarity is spotted -- similar to the thrill of the hunt, it satisfies our need to discover. Unlike traditional hunting, however, bird watching is about admiring the beauty of the birds in their natural habitats.
Bird watching is such an exciting world to explore. Amazing birds can even be found in your own backyard! There is a great deal of joy derived from an afternoon spent watching these beautiful creatures. Many families participate in bird watching across generations, with grandparents and grandchildren often finding a shared interest when they are bird watching together. This self-paced online course covers bird identification and location, feeding, types of birdhouses, equipment, emergency care and behavior and habitats. Whether you are a casual backyard bird watcher or a serious enthusiast, you'll soon discover that the more you watch birds the more you will want to learn about them.
Course Lessons |  | Lesson 1: The Joys of Bird WatchingAn enjoyable and inexpensive hobby for the whole family. | Lesson 2: Where to Find the BirdsFrom backyards to forests, grasslands to seashores, bird watching is a fascinating activity. | Lesson 3: Tools for Bird WatchingFrom Binoculars to books, identification tools are an important part of bird watching. | Lesson 4: Feeding Your BirdsHealthy ideas to attract birds to your yard. | Lesson 5: Bird Feeders and Bird BathsThe different kind of feeders and bird baths that attract birds. | Lesson 6: Bird HousesPlacement and materials needed to attract a variety of birds. | Lesson 7: How to Identify BirdsMarkings,size,and behavior can help determine species as well as a good field guide. | Lesson 8: Seasonal Bird WatchingThe different varieties of birds and their behavior with the changing seasons. | Lesson 9: Bird Watching EmergenciesWhat steps to take if you find an injured or abandoned bird. | Lesson 10: More Information and Further ReadingGreat books and websites that promote bird watching. | Lesson 11: Questions and AnswersSome interesting questions and facts about birds. |
Optional Certificates Awarded - Certificate of Class Participation
- Certificate of Appreciation
In addition to the standard Certificate of Course Completion, Merit Awards may be issued by the instructor at his/her own discretion and are based on student achievement. Merit awards also incur an additional $30.00 processing fee that covers the customization, printing, and delivery of the award, as well as access to the UniversalClass™ Portfolio Service that documents your achievements online. Official Merit Awards have a serial number that verifies the authenticity of the award (great for employers to verify your achievement).
| | Additional Information | Course Title | : | Bird Watching 101: Food, Feeders and Behavior | | CEU Value | : | | | Course Number | : | 33496 | | Course Type | : | How To | | Course URL | : | | | Course Rating | : |  | | Instructor | : | | | Syllabus | : | | | Course Review | : | | | Duration | : | Continuous: Enroll anytime! | | Course Fee | : | Basic Course: $30 | | | | |
NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment.
This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, or educational requirements.
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Student Testimonials - "This course was presented in a very interesting and engaging format. The instructor was informative and pleasant. I enjoyed her inclusion of photographs and quotations that pertained to backyard bird watching. I'm encouraged to continue research on my own with the links she provided." -- janet J.
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