Note: Those who have already taken this popular course are asked to wait until after noon on the first day of enrollment before attempting to sign up.

Rhode Island’s southern shores and local ponds are a birding paradise in early winter. Join seasoned birders Bill Carpenter and Emily Westcott for a five week course (two Temple sessions and three field birding sessions) to learn more about loons, buffleheads, goldeneyes, mergansers, grebes, and harlequins, to name just a few. The first class will be in the Temple on 11/15. We will meet at field locations Nov 22,
Nov 29 and Dec 6. Our final Temple class will either be 12/13 or 12/20 if weather has forced a class cancellation.

Participants will provide their own transportation (they will be encouraged to carpool to sites in South County, Jamestown, and Middletown, as comfort levels allow) and should be able to walk up to a mile and a half. Binoculars are essential for a good experience. Bill and Emily have spotting scopes for shared viewing by all.

Format: The class consists of field trips and in person discussions. Presentations are not required.

Resources/Expenses: None, other than transportation costs.