Birding Courses
Thank you very much for your interest in my birding courses. The objective of my course is to provide a fun, yet educational introduction to birding for both the experienced as well as novice birder. Birding is a wonderful forum where people of similar interests can meet, as well as become familiar with good birding locations in Ottawa and Eastern Ontario. The classes will focus on field identification, use of a field guide, use of optical equipment in the field an familiarizing you with a number of interesting birding locations and habitats. I strive to provide personal attention to all participants. |
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General Information
Overview of Course:The fall course consists of 6 local field trips, and 2 full day trips to Presqu'ile Provincial Park and Amherst Island (birding locations are subject to change).
Transportation & Logistics:
To help reduce the number of vehicles on field trips, car-pooling is recommended. The designated meeting time is the DEPARTURE TIME. Please arrive at least 15 minutes earlier so carpooling can be organized. If you are driving with another participant, please remember to make an equitable contribution to the driver for gas.
Field Equipment & Guides:
For these courses, it is not essential that you have binoculars or a field guide. I have some equipment and field guides for loan. Please let me know in advance if you require any optical equipment.
What to Bring:
Classes go rain or shine, so it is important that you dress for the weather. Bring drinks and snacks for shorter outings and also bring a lunch for full-day outings.
Participation:
These courses are limited to 12 registered participants.
Registration:
To register, please complete the registration form found here. Courses fill up quickly. Please register by August 9, 2010.
Cost:
FALL COURSE I (Tuesday/Thursday): $230.00 per person (includes HST) [8 CLASSES, INCLUDING 2 FULL DAY TRIPS]
FALL COURSE II (Saturday): $230.00 per person (includes HST) [98CLASSES, INCLUDING 2 FULL DAY TRIPS]
Please make payments by cash or cheque to Bruce Di Labio. Payment is due on the first field trip.
Contact:
Bruce Di Labio
bruce.dilabio@sympatico.ca
Office: (613) 839-4395
Mobile: (613) 715-2571
Fall Birding Course I (Tuesdays + 1 Thursday) >> FULL
INSTRUCTOR:
Bruce Di Labio
bruce.dilabio@sympatico.ca
Office: (613) 839-4395
Mobile: (613) 715-2571
The course consists of 8 trips, 6 locally, 1 to Presqu'ile Provincial Park and 1 to Amherst Island (subject to change). These courses will allow us to view a variety of stages of migration throughout the fall season - everything from shorebirds, confusing fall warblers and waterfowl to northern gulls, hawks and owls. The birding locations are subject to change: we go where the birds go!
NEW! PRINTABLE SCHEDULE: 2010 Fall Course I
Class #1
| Date | Tuesday, August 17 |
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| Time | Local field trip, 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
| Meeting Point | Tim Hortons, Carling Avenue near Britannia Coliseum (just east of Bayshore Dr.) |
Class #2
| Date | Tuesday, August 24 |
|---|---|
| Time | Local field trip, 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
| Meeting Point | Tim Hortons, March Road at Carling Avenue (Kanata) |
Class #3
| Date | Tuesday, August 31 |
|---|---|
| Time | Local field trip, 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
| Meeting Point | Tim Hortons, Carling Avenue near Britannia Coliseum (just east of Bayshore Dr.) |
Class #4: Afternoon Along the Ottawa River
| Date | Tuesday, September 7 |
|---|---|
| Time |
Local field trip, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Meeting Point | Tim Hortons, March Road at Carling Avenue (Kanata) |
Class #5: Presqu'ile Provincial Park
*** Bring snacks, lunch and drinks ***| Date | Tuesday, September 14 |
|---|---|
| Time | Full day trip, 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Meeting Point | Tim Hortons, March Road at Carling Avenue
(Kanata) ** Alternatively, meet at the Presqu'ile Provincial Park gate at 9:00 a.m. |
Class #6
| Date | Tuesday, October 5 |
|---|---|
| Time | Local field trip, 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
| Meeting Point | Tim Hortons, March Road at Carling Avenue (Kanata) |
Class #7
| Date | Tuesday, October 12 |
|---|---|
| Time | Local field trip, 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
| Meeting Point |
Tim Hortons, Carling Avenue near Britannia
Coliseum (just east of Bayshore Dr.) |
Class #8: Amherst Island
*** Bring snacks, lunch and drinks ***| Date | Thursday, November 18 |
|---|---|
| Time | Full day trip, 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Meeting Point | Tim Hortons, March Road at Carling Avenue (Kanata) |
Fall Birding Course II (Saturdays)
INSTRUCTOR:Bruce Di Labio
bruce.dilabio@sympatico.ca
Office: (613) 839-4395
Mobile: (613) 715-2571
The course consists of 8 trips, 6 locally, 1 to Presqu'ile Provincial Park and 1 to Amherst Island (subject to change). These courses will allow us to view a variety of stages of migration throughout the fall season - everything from shorebirds, confusing fall warblers and waterfowl to northern gulls, hawks and owls. The birding locations are subject to change: we go where the birds go!
NEW! PRINTABLE SCHEDULE: 2010 Fall Course II
Class #1
| Date | Saturday, August 14 |
|---|---|
| Time | Local field trip, 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
| Meeting Point | Tim Hortons, March Road at Carling Avenue (Kanata) |
Class #2
| Date | Saturday, August 21 |
|---|---|
| Time | Local field trip, 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
| Meeting Point | Tim Hortons, March Road at Carling Avenue (Kanata) |
Class #3
| Date |
Saturday, September 4 |
|---|---|
| Time | Local field trip, 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
| Meeting Point | Tim Hortons, Carling Avenue near Britannia Coliseum (just east of Bayshore Dr.) |
Class #4: Afternoon along the Ottawa River
| Date | Saturday, September 11 |
|---|---|
| Time | Local field trip, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Meeting Point | Tim Hortons, March Road at Carling Avenue (Kanata) |
Class #5: Presqu'ile Provincial Park
*** Bring snacks, lunch and drinks ***| Date | Saturday, September 18 |
|---|---|
| Time | Full day trip, 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Meeting Point | Tim Hortons, March Road at Carling Avenue
(Kanata) ** Alternatively, meet at the Presqu'ile Provincial Park gate at 9:00 a.m. |
Class #6
| Date | Saturday, October 9 |
|---|---|
| Time | Local field trip, 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
| Meeting Point | Tim Hortons, Carling Avenue near Britannia Coliseum (just east of Bayshore Dr.) |
Class #7
| Date | Saturday, October 16 |
|---|---|
| Time | Local field trip, 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
| Meeting Point | Tim Hortons, March Road at Carling Avenue (Kanata) |
Class #8: Amherst Island
***
Bring
snacks, lunch and drinks ***| Date | Saturday, November 20 |
|---|---|
| Time | Full day trip, 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Meeting Point | Tim Hortons, March Road at Carling Avenue (Kanata) |