Textbook and Field Guide
• Required – Frank B. Ornithology, 2007. Third Edition, W.H. Freeman, 758 pp.
• Required – a field guide• Suggested – Field Guide to the Birds of North America. National Geographic Society. 2002 or newer (5th Edition is the newest).
For field Trips you will need:
• Field Guide• Field Notebook• Binoculars • Winter weight footwear and outdoor-wear
Binoculars:
• 8 or 10 power (magnification)• 30-50 (diameter of the objective lens)
• 8x40 or 8x42 typical birding binoculars
Grading Strategy Points PercentExams:
Lecture 1 150 21Lecture 2 120 17
Lab 80 11Final (Visual and Song ID) 150 21
Field Identification quizzes x 4 120 17
Summary of field observations (8x10pts each)
80 11
TOTAL 700 100
*Extra credit Sax-Zim Bog Festival of Birds – Feb. 12-14, 2010 (10 points), HMANA meeting – April 15-18, 2010 (20 points)
*Up to 20 points extra credit for bird quiz on Crex Meadows field trip.
Goals/Expectations (You)
• Solid foundation in ornithology• Identify common birds by sight and sound, unaided
• Be proficient in using a bird guide for unknown birds
• Work hard• Have fun!
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