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: Introduction to Bird Language Overview of course objectives Importance of understanding bird language Bird Identification Key features for identifying important indicator species. Visual and auditory identification techniques Use of field guides and apps 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 Mapping Bird Habitats Techniques for mapping local habitats Identifying key resources for birds: food, water, nesting sites Baseline Behaviors and Beyond Learn and witness the meaning of chirps, songs, alarms and silences by reading the fo