Kevin McGowan combines a deep knowledge of birds with a passion for helping others learn. He is a professional ornithologist at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and one of the world’s foremost experts on the behavior of crows. Dr. McGowan is also an accomplished birder and World Series of Birding champion. Among his contributions to Bird Academy, he created the popular Be a Better Birder series of courses and live webinars and co-authored the university-level Ornithology: Comprehensive Bird Biology course.
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The Joy of Birdwatching
An Introduction to the World of Birds
Tuesday, July 28, 2020, 1pm EDT
Event Overview
Birdwatching is a great way to build well-being and mindfulness into your daily life. It’s a hobby that can sustain you for a lifetime and help you build a deeper connection to the natural world. If you’ve considered getting into birdwatching but aren’t sure where to start, this is your chance to get a sneak peek at this exciting new course.
The Joy of Birdwatching is a new self-paced online course that was designed for aspiring birdwatchers.
This is your preview into the course, which includes eight lessons that give people the tools they need to find, identify, and connect with birds. The lessons have brief instructional videos and in-depth text to support learning, and students can benefit from a vibrant community of learners by participating in the optional discussion group.
In this discussion, Kevin McGowan of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Bird Academy will talk about the new course and share wisdom from his lifetime of studying birds.
The Joy of Birdwatching is a new self-paced online course that was designed for aspiring birdwatchers.
This is your preview into the course, which includes eight lessons that give people the tools they need to find, identify, and connect with birds. The lessons have brief instructional videos and in-depth text to support learning, and students can benefit from a vibrant community of learners by participating in the optional discussion group.
In this discussion, Kevin McGowan of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Bird Academy will talk about the new course and share wisdom from his lifetime of studying birds.
What You'll Learn
- How to find more birds in your area
- How to get the most out of binoculars, field guides, and apps
- Essential tips and techniques for identifying birds by sight and sound
- How to decode the everyday lives of birds
- How birdwatching will help you form a deeper connection to our world
Speaker
Dr. Kevin J. McGowan
Senior Course Developer and Instructor
Bird Academy, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Senior Course Developer and Instructor, Bird Academy, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
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