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Basic Info

First Air: May 26, 2017

Status: Ended

Seasons & Episodes

Seasons: 1

Episodes: 24

Last Episode

Name: Birding Ethics and Conservation

Season: 1, Episode: 24

Air Date: 2017-05-26

Runtime: 30 min

Consider guidelines for ethical birding, based in respect for fellow birders and non-birders alike. Conclude with a far-reaching look at matters affecting bird welfare, at both the individual and species level. Review current environmental factors that endanger birds, and actions you can take, both individually and through organizations, to safeguard our precious bird species.

Videos

The National Geographic Guide to Birding in North America | Official Trailer | The Great Courses (YouTube)

The National Geographic Guide to Birding in North America

2017 1 seasons 24 episodes

Overview

Birding expert James Currie presents components of birding: - essentials of bird anatomy and taxonomy, and how this knowledge helps the student critically in the field; - how to identify birds, plus related topics such as birding by ear, birding at night, bird behavior, avian migration; - optical equipment for birding, highlighting binoculars and spotting scopes, and how to use them; - the exciting activity of locating, approaching, and observing birds in the field: stealth techniques for tracking and approaching birds; ways to attract birds by mimicking bird calls and predators; and how to bring birds into your own yard or surroundings.