Coastal Birds

Prerequisites: General Biology or Zoology

This course highlights the diverse coastal birdlife of northern Gulf of Mexico. With a focus on the study of avian ecology in the field, this class will include a significant emphasis on the use of both sight and sound as means of field identification.

A variety of habitats will be explored, including barrier island nesting grounds, the Mobile-Tensaw River basin, local marshes, and other unique coastal habitats. Students will also be introduced to a variety of field ornithology techniques including bird-banding, survey techniques, and monitoring methodologies.

Email questions to Mark Woodrey.