Georgia Bird Fest

Schedule:

Bird & Sit with the Feminist Bird Club

5:30 PM to Sunset
Leader: Feminist Bird Club of Atlanta
Cost: Free
Limited to 30 participants
Location: Legacy Park, Decatur (DeKalb County)
Difficulty: Easy

Join the Atlanta Feminist Bird club for a bird sit! Bring a chair or blanket, snacks if you got 'em, and your binoculars (we'll have some extras to share). This event is a great opportunity to connect with fellow bird lovers, celebrate the beauty of birds, and support the Feminist Bird Club's mission. This event is for all ages and experience levels. All are welcome! The Feminist Bird Club is dedicated to promoting inclusivity in birding while fundraising and providing a safe opportunity for LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC folks to connect with the natural world. Please contact us if you have access needs or questions!

Webinar: Beginning Birder 101

7:00 to 9:00 PM
Instructor: Melanie Furr
Cost: $12 per device
Location: Online via Zoom webinar

Birds are fascinating, familiar, and accessible–their colors and songs add beauty to our everyday lives. If you’d like to get started with birding or improve your birding skills, join Birds Georgia's Director of Education, Melanie Furr, for a how-to class that will help you develop your skills and enhance your enjoyment of our feathered friends. In addition to learning key identification techniques, we’ll share information on choosing the best optics, field guides, and smartphone apps to enhance your birding experience, as well as how to participate in community science projects like eBird and grow your life list. Your newfound skills are sure to enrich your enjoyment of the outdoors and keep your mind active!