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.

Dan Gardoqui has been practicing and sharing his passion for bird language, wildlife tracking and naturalist skills for over 30 years. Dan has a M.S. in Natural Resources, is a Professional Wildlife Tracker, Registered Maine Guide, and served as Science Faculty at Granite State College. He has contributed to multiple wildlife research projects and served as science editor for the bird language book What the Robin Knows. Dan has helped start and direct multiple nature connection organizations and he currently serves as the Education & Outreach Director at the Center for Wildlife, just up the road from his home in Cape Neddick, Maine.

York County Audubon is co-hosting this program with and at The Wells Reserve. It will run from 7 am till 10 am.  Advance registration is required, and the cost is $32 for members (of either YCA/Maine Audubon or the Wells Reserve), or $40 for non-members. To register, please email suzanne@wellsnerr.org or call Suzanne at (207) 646-1555 x116.  Please note: Program fee does not include site admission fee.