Naples Public Library will host a free two-part “Birding By Ear” program on May 9 and 10.
Chris Lewey, a well-known, local ornithologist and executive director and founder of RAVEN Interpretive Wildlife Programs, will present this informative workshop on Tuesday, May 9 at 7 p.m. and will then lead a spring walk at the Brownfield Bog on Wednesday, May 10 at 9 a.m.
Lewey’s evening workshop will focus on our most common songbirds and the techniques for recognizing and remembering their songs. As he points out, “With the variety of songs, calls and chip notes, it’s no wonder most people are intimidated by the challenge of learning to identify birds by sound.” This exciting workshop will take the mystery and challenge out of birding by ear. The instruction is suitable for beginners as well as intermediate students.
The workshop will be followed by a field trip to Brownfield Bog on Wednesday, May 10. The group will meet at the bog at 9 a.m. For those unsure how to get to the bog, a group will meet at the Naples Public Library at 8 a.m. and carpool to the site. Lewey will meet the group at the bog to lead this field trip and help put our newly learned skills to the test.
Lewey has led several programs in the Lakes Region in the past, including many for the Naples Public Library. His programs are always very popular so advance registration is recommended. Please call the library at 693-6841 to reserve your seat or stop by the library during regular hours, Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday 3 to 8 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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