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 workshop, 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.

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. FMI, visit:  www.leadwithnature.com   or    www.youtube.com/c/LeadwithNature

YCA is co-hosting this workshop with and at the Wells Reserve. It will run from 7:30 am to 10:30 am.  Advance registration is required, and the cost is $25 for members (of either YCA/Maine Audubon or the Wells Reserve).  To register, please email suzanne@wellsnerr.org or call Suzanne at (207) 646-1555 x116.