Birdwatching Basics: Interpreting Behavior

Why do birds fuss with their feathers so much? Are those two birds fighting or courting? Why are some birds more comfortable feeding on the ground while others feed flying? Bird behaviors can be quirky, surprising, and sometimes confusing. From flight to feeding, you'll learn how to interpret some of the most common behaviors. Once you tackle these basics, the value of your birdwatching transforms from admiring their beauty to appreciating their complex lives.

This standalone program is part of the online Birdwatching Basics Series. Register for the full series before it starts on 3/27/25 to get all 4 sessions (3/27 Fundamentals of Birdwatching; 4/3 Spring Bird Activity; 4/10 Interpreting Bird Behavior; 4/17 Birdsong 101) for the price of 3. To join the series after it starts and receive recordings of the session(s) you missed, email [email protected].