Date/Time
05/08/2021 7:30 am - 9:30 am

Location
Wells Reserve at Laudholm

Expert bird mimic Dan Gardoqui will help you connect with birds you can’t see by getting to know their songs and calls (as well as what they’re saying). In this program, we’ll do a little exploring on foot, but a lot more listening with our ears. Dan can help you learn the calls by mimicking them for the group as you hear and see the actual birds in the field.  If you’re experienced with visual bird identification, this course will be a good next step in building your birding skills. All are welcome. Maximum group size is 10 people. The Wells Reserve is co-hosting this program with partner York County Audubon.

The registration fee is $20 for members (of York County or Maine Audubon, or the Wells Reserve), or $25 for non-members.   Advance registration is required.   Please email suzanne@wellsnerr.org or call Suzanne at (207) 646-1555 x116 to register.  Please be sure to specify the date of the workshop that you’d like to attend.

We will be maintaining safe physical distance throughout the program, but please also bring your own face covering and hand sanitizer with you. If you are traveling from out of state for this program, please read the latest state regulations before registering.

About the Presenter

Dan Gardoqui has been studying naturalist skills, wildlife tracking, bird language, and mentoring for nearly 30 years. Dan has a M.S. in Natural Resources, is a Certified Wildlife Tracker, Registered Maine Guide, and served as Science Faculty at Granite State College. Through wildlife tracking, Dan has contributed to wildlife studies and served as science editor for the bird language book What the Robin Knows. Dan co-founded and led the nature connection nonprofit, White Pine Programs for 20 years. He currently runs Lead with Nature, where he helps leaders find success and meaning through nature-based consulting services & adventures.