2009 TOURS, WORKSHOPS & PROGRAMS,  Please inquire!

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Workshop: Adult Education

for the Nashaway Chapter of NH Audubon

Birdsong Tune-Up: Pawtuckaway State Park

Saturday, May 9 6:00 A.M - 10:00 A.M. 

In this workshop we'll listen and look for spring birds of the forests and wetlands. We'll walk and drive to several sites in and around Pawtuckaway State Park to learn about and practice birdsong identification. Many different bird species are present at this time of year, and there is even the chance of finding a rare Cerulean Warbler!. Meet on the Reservation Road big power-line corridor in Deerfield at 6:00 A.M. Please carpool. 

Instructor: Mark Suomala has been teaching birdsong identification for more than 10-years. 

For more information, contact: Richard Bielawski   rbielawski (AT) mac.com

Private Guiding: May 15

Workshop: Adult Education

for High Pond Farm, Plymouth, NH

Birding by Ear: Learning How To Identify Birds by Recognizing Their Songs 

June 12–14, 2009

Have you ever wanted to identify birds just by hearing their songs? In this workshop, you will spend time practicing techniques that will enhance your bird-song observation skills and abilities. You will learn how to describe songs, learn mnemonics, and practice identifying bird-songs yourself. Class participants should plan to share their observations with each other, as sharing leads to better understanding, better results, and more fun! 

Fee: $250 Workshop limited to 8 students. The program fee includes instruction in field and classroom, lodging, and all meals from Saturday breakfast through Sunday lunch. The workshop begins with an introductory lecture on Friday evening after dinner on your own. Instructor: Mark Suomala

For more information, and to register, follow this link and go to the Workshop Schedule page: http://www.highpondfarm.org/

Guided Tour & Workshop

Spring Birding in the White Mountains

Saturday, Sunday, Monday - May 23-25

Please Inquire!

Guided Tour & Workshop

Birding in Franconia Notch

Birds of the Northern Forest, including Bicknell's Thrush

Saturday, June 20 (Rain date: Sunday, June 21) 8am-4pm 

On this day-trip, we'll explore Franconia Notch for birds. We'll plan to take the tram to the top of Cannon Mountain to search for Bicknell's Thrush, Yellow-bellied Flycatcher, Blackpoll Warbler, Magnolia Warbler, and other high-elevation breeding birds. We'll also explore other areas in the notch for Peregrine Falcon, Black-throated Green Warbler, Common Merganser, and others. Meet in the Cannon Mountain parking lot at 8:00 am. We will plan to ascend on the first tram up the mountain, usually at about 9:00 am. Bring a bag lunch and wear warm all-weather gear. Please carpool. 

Cost: $30.00 

Guide/instructor: Mark Suomala has conducted numerous bird surveys in the White Mountains, and has guided many people to see Bicknell's Thrush.

PLEASE NOTE: You will have to pay your own tram fee in addition to the tour fee (about $10.00)