Birds of Summer: Feeding Adaptations

Much of the joy when birding is inspired by observing their fascinating, and sometimes puzzling, behavior. You've probably noticed that birds live very active lives and therefore need to take in a lot of calories, which means that much of their behavior is geared toward feeding. From insectivores like the Eastern Phoebe, to granivores like the Rose-breasted Grosbeak, and carnivores like Barred Owls that regurgitate pellets, we’ll explore the amazing variety of ways birds find, catch, and process food.

This standalone program is part of the online Birds of Summer Series. Register for the full series before it starts on 7/24/25 to get all 4 sessions (7/24 Boreal Breeding Specialties; 8/7 Shorebird Migration; 8/21: Feeding Adaptations; 9/4: Identifying Hawks in Flight) for the price of 3. To join the series after it starts and receive recordings of the session(s) you missed, email [email protected].

7/24: Boreal Breeding Specialties

8/7: Shorebird Migration

8/21: Feeding Adaptations

9/4: Identifying Hawks in Flight