Coffee with Conservation - Brews & Binoculars

Grab your binoculars and a warm cup of coffee for Brews & Binoculars, a relaxed, hands-on introduction to the world of local birdwatching. Designed for beginners and casual nature lovers alike, this gathering combines the casual feel of a morning coffee chat with practical skills for identifying, observing, and protecting local and migratory birds.

What We'll Cover

• Binocular Basics: How to quickly adjust, focus, and frame birds in your lenses without losing sight of them.
• Field Marks & Identification: Simple tricks for identifying birds by size, shape, field markings, and flight patterns.
• Birding by Ear: An introductory guide to recognizing common local bird calls and songs during the morning chorus.
• Citizen Science & Apps: How to use tools like Merlin Bird ID and eBird to log your sightings and contribute to global avian research.

Whether you're looking to turn your backyard coffee routine into a birding session or want to explore local trails with confidence, join us to sharpen your observation skills one sip at a time.

Grab your spouse, a friend, or a group to join us!

 

Free, but please register by calling (712) 752-2033 or calling or texting 712-470-9693 to ensure we have enough goodies for everyone!!

Register at https://lyoncounty.iowa.gov/conservation/events/ 

 

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