Basic Bird Biology Course offered June 2015 by the National Conservation Training Center

Do you get a lot of questions from the public about birds that stymie you? This may be the course for you! The National Conservation Training Center of the U.S. Fish & Widlife Service would like to announce a course in Basic Bird Biology (CSP 2100) that takes place at Tualatin NWR in Portland, Oregon, from June 1 through 5, 2015.

Course Description

This extensive survey course on bird biology and ecology is designed to provide you with the ability to integrate ecological knowledge and thinking into your daily work process. The goal of the course is to provide you the ecological knowledge to handle basic questions or problems regarding migratory birds. During the course, you will have hands-on learning about bird morphology, behavior, habitat selection, identification, and regulatory protections. You will also work with live and preserved specimens.

Who Should Attend

Individuals who interact with the public and would like to be able to answer basic bird ecology questions; permits specialists, law enforcement, inspectors, administration, park rangers, outdoor recreation planners.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify and understand basic bird morphology;
• Understand the functional anatomy of birds;
• Relate life processes of breeding and migration to habitat requirements;
• Identify factors influencing bird populations;
• Recall regulations that address bird populations and management;
• Answer the "Top 10" most common bird questions asked by stakeholders; and
• Use additional on-line resources to expand your knowledge of birds.

Course Details

• Availability: Course is offered once per year.
• Date: June 1-5, 2015
• Location: Tualatin NWR, Portland OR
• Length: 4 ½ days
• College Credit: 2 semester hours
• Tuition: Tuition for FWS, NPS, and BLM is prepaid. For participants from other agencies and organizations, there is a tuition charge of $950.00.
• Contact: Richard Minnis, 304/876.7208 Richard_minnis@fws.gov
• Flyer: https://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/pdf/management/basicbirdbiologyflyer.pdf

To Register

• DOI Employees: Register online at http://training.fws.gov using DOILearn.
• Non-DOI Employees: Contact Dennis Vickers for a paper application. Dennis Vickers, 304/876.7472 dennis_vickers@fws.gov