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Did you know that one of the common names for the Common Goldeneye is Sizzle-britches?
Photo by Rick Jordahl |
HAVE BINOS WILL TRAVEL!!!
The fall birding season is always interesting. It begins in August when shorebirds (generally birds who were unable to find a mate) start moving south. Warblers and other songbirds really pick up in September and hawks filter in with their numbers peaking in December. Most of our true fall birding is concentrated around area lakes. Kansas City is well positioned for waterfowl migration. The numbers of gulls can be impressive as well as the number of different species. Ducks, grebes and loons filter in with each cold front and Ospreys and eagles can be seen with relative ease this time of year. |
The hikes and programs listed below are available to our store customers
(not organized groups, they can be arranged separately)
space is limited and fill on a first come first serve basis.
PLEASE call the store for more information and to register (816)746-1113
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Identifying Birds In Your Backyard • In Store Class
Thursday, January 15th • 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Back by popular demand! Are you tired of not knowing the names of the birds you are seeing at your feeders? Do you get frustrated trying to figure out if it is a House Finch or a Purple Finch? Join us for an evening of Backyard Bird ID and we will solve some of the most common frustrations that new birders struggle with.
Fun Bird Game Night • In Store Class
Thursday, January 22nd • 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Winter’s weather quite often doesn’t cooperate with birding field trips so join us indoors for some fun and games. We will have puzzles and nature-oriented games out for everyone to try and we’ll play bird trivia for prizes. No one will leave the store empty-handed. All puzzles and games will be specially priced!
Mid-Winter Eagles of Smithville Lake
Sunday, January 25th • 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
There is no way to know what the weather will be like, but mid-winter birding can be very productive. We will search the lakes for eagles, loons, Snow Buntings, Lapland Longspurs and Short-eared Owls. Dress warmly and bring a thermos of something hot.
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Acorn Woodpecker
photo by Rick Jordahl |
Meet at the Litton Center at 2:00 pm.
Photographing Distant Birds • In Store Class
Thursday, February 12th • 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
If you are regular reader of this newsletter, you have no doubt seen Rick Jordahl’s pictures of birds on many occasions. Rick’s favorite tool of his trade is his digiscoping outfit and he is very good with it. Rick will share lots of images he has taken and some of his secrets for successful photography with us. |
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