Bird Language: 1 day (saturday)

Bird Language Course Outline the weekend course.

Location: Maine Primitive Skills School

Day One: Identification and Habitat (Saturday only)

Morning Session:

1. 1. Introduction to Bird Language
      • Overview of course objectives
      • Importance of understanding bird language
   2. Bird Identification
      • Key features for identifying important indicator species.
        
      • Visual and auditory identification techniques
      • Use of field guides and apps
   3. Field Observation Exercise
      • Hands-on bird watching around the school premises
      • Practice identifying birds by sight and sound

Afternoon Session: 4. Understanding Habitat

• • Overview of the natural habitats of the American Robin, Sparrow, and Wood Thrush
  • How different environments influence bird behavior and presence

1. 5. Mapping Bird Habitats
      • Techniques for mapping local habitats
      • Identifying key resources for birds: food, water, nesting sites
   6. Baseline Behaviors and Beyond
      
      • Learn and witness the meaning of chirps, songs, alarms and silences by reading the forest for what its experts in survival and awareness are sharing. This important information conveys the presence of hawks, humans, foxes, weasels and much more and is shared with every other species all around you every day. 
        

Maine Primitive Skills School offers campsites to students during their stay at no extra charge. When preparing to arrive, plan as if you were going on a comfortable car camping experience. You will have easy access to your vehicles during meals and before and after course times. Check out our "What to Bring" page and don't hesitate to contact the school for more details.