Description

Learn about the biology, classification, migration, flight characteristics, and predatory adaptations of locally occurring birds-of-prey, both year-round resident and seasonally overwintering raptors. Learn to identify and recognize the diagnostic visual field marks useful in identification of species of Hawks, Eagles, Falcons, Ospreys, Kites, Harriers, Accipiters, Vultures, and Owls.Guided van field trip to birding locations and a variety of habitats on the Central Coast, including Morro Rock - home of the famous nesting Peregrine falcons - as well as estuary and coastal salt marsh, grasslands/agricultural fields, shrublands, oak and streamside woodlands, the urban mix of planted trees, freshwater ponds and lakes. Sightings of more than a dozen species of raptors are likely.
Bring a sack lunch, water, snacks, binoculars, and identification references. Dress in warm layers. Van transportation included.
$4 parking permit required to leave your vehicle on campus
WEATHER POLICY. If a class is canceled due to safety or weather issues, students will be notified by Cuesta Community Program. The class will be rescheduled or full refunds will be given. If the class or program is on the weekend, the instructor will make the decision and call all registered.
CLASS SCHEDULE: Subject to Change: Due to their very nature, our classes are “subject to change”. Class change notices will be sent via email to the email address on file. Please check your email OR check class status at the Community Programs website before your scheduled class.

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8:00 - 9:30am Classroom lecture9:30am - 4:00pm Van field trip in search for raptors

Activity Category

Outdoors, Nature & Science

Location

SLO-RM 4110

Instructor

Steve Schubert