Learn about birds, their migratory patterns and more in new WNC ornithology class
Western Nevada is host to both resident and migratory birds, allowing locals to view a wide variety of species throughout the year. You may be noticing Bald Eagles beginning to congregate along wetlands and calving fields, and Juncos and Western Meadowlarks exploring the underbrush for seeds. Perhaps you've noticed a flock of Snow Geese migrating south for the winter.
Western Nevada College’s Introduction to Ornithology course offers an opportunity to both the general public and non-science major students to learn about these wonderful animals. "What makes a bird a bird," "How do birds fly and why do they migrate," and "What is the difference between bird song and bird calls" are just some of the concepts the class will explore.
Covering specific topics such as avian biology, behavior, ecology, mechanism of flight and migration, this twice-weekly course includes classroom lectures, hands-on activities, laboratory experiences and four field trips to nearby birding areas.
Introduction to Ornithology (BIOL 135) is an in-person course, offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 2:15 p.m. on the Carson City campus. New students can begin enrollment at wnc.edu/starthere and current students can register for the class in their myWNC account. To learn more about the class, go to wnc.edu/class-schedule.
For more information, email robin.eppard@wnc.edu.