BIOL 1220 - Birding

Credits: 2

Birding is a biology class designed for anyone interested in learning something about the birds that nest in and migrate through Wyoming and adjacent states. The class consists of both lecture and lab. Lecture topics include ecology and behavior of birds, how to attract birds to your yard, how to choose binoculars and spotting scopes, and conservation biology and concerns about birds. Lab involves both identification of birds in the lab and mandatory field trips.