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SUMMARY:Seminar: Birding Northeast Marin
DESCRIPTION:Pileated Woodpecker – Mark Moschell\nIn this presentation at the Novato Library\, we’ll provide a broad overview of the birds our home territory has to offer\, interspersed with myriad little tips of astoundingly helpful specificity. Whether you’re a neophyte or long-time birder\, this presentation will give you insights into our local birdlife that you can’t get anywhere else. We’ll cover topics like: \n\nWhere are the best birding locations in Novato and San Rafael? What are some of the most notable specialty birds of these different hotspots and when and how can you find them? (For example\, if you would like to see a Lazuli Bunting or Pileated Woodpecker\, where should you go?)\nHow many different bird species do we have over the course of a year in Northeast Marin? What are our local patterns of seasonal migration – when do different groups of birds arrive and depart?\nWhat different habitat types do we have in our area? Learning how to recognize different plant communities and wetland types is the key to understanding why certain birds are found only in certain areas. Which local preserves host which communities of birds\, plants\, and other wildlife?\nWhat are the most useful tools and resources that will help you to see more birds – without more travel? People know this stuff: how can you tap into that knowledge through books\, first-hand contacts\, and online resources? (First hint: use eBird.)\n\nSo if you’d like to see more birds in your everyday life\, discover under-the-radar local hotspots\, or better understand the place where you live\, this is the talk for you! \nThe presentation will take place at the Novato Library from 11 AM – 12 PM on Saturday\, November 2. No registration necessary.  \nHeader photo: lazuli bunting on Mount Burdell by Larry Scheibel
URL:https://natureinnovato.com/event/local-birding-talk-11-2-19/
LOCATION:Novato Library\, 1720 Novato Blvd\, Novato\, CA\, 94947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wild Birds Unlimited":MAILTO:wbumarin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191020T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191020T110000
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SUMMARY:Backyard Birding by Ear: Fall Edition
DESCRIPTION:Comic by bird and moon\nThe birdsong peak of spring and summer has passed. But birds don’t go silent in fall! With the hubbub of the nesting season choral competition now faded away\, it’s a great time to focus on the distinctive calls and non-song vocalizations of our common backyard birds. When you start to recognize birds by ear\, you’ll be quickly alerted to the arrival of an old friend\, perk your ears up when an unfamiliar visitor enters the yard\, and generally notice twice as many birds as you did in your eyesight-only days. In short: nothing will help you to observe more birds more than learning their songs and calls\, and there’s no better place to start recognizing their vocalizations than in your own yard. \nIn this in-store presentation\, we’ll be playing and discussing how to recognize about 20 common backyard birds by the sounds they make in fall. In addition to the nitty-gritty\, call-by-call material\, we’ll also discuss the purpose of different bird vocalizations and the tips\, tricks\, and techniques that will make it easier both to remember these birds and to learn others in the future. \nThis free presentation at Wild Birds Unlimited of Novato will begin at 10 AM on Sunday\, October 20 and last about 45 minutes\, with time for questions afterwards – bird sound identification challenges are welcome! If you would like to attend\, please reserve your space by choosing your number of attendees and clicking “Confirm RSVP” above.  \nHeader image: Oak titmouse by S. Hunt
URL:https://natureinnovato.com/event/birding-by-ear-10-20-19/
LOCATION:Wild Birds Unlimited\, 104 Vintage Way\, Ste. A-7\, Novato\, CA\, 94945\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wild Birds Unlimited":MAILTO:wbumarin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190908T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190908T110000
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SUMMARY:Shorebird Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Even when not yawning\, snowy plovers are very cute. Photo by Jason Crotty.\nLate summer is when the shorebirds arrive from their arctic breeding grounds\, fill up our mudflats and wetlands\, and amaze us with their swirling flocks\, graceful necks and legs\, and ridiculously long bills. Join us on Sunday\, September 8th from 10-10:45 AM for a free in-store seminar on how to find\, identify\, and appreciate all those wonderful names: sandpiper\, plover\, willet\, godwit\, curlew\, and more. We’ll be covering the 23 species regularly seen in Northeast Marin\, discussing identification\, migration\, timing\, life history\, and sharing our inside tips on the best local sites for shorebird watching (that would include Hamilton for mudflats and Loch Lomond for rocks). \nThis free presentation at Wild Birds Unlimited of Novato will begin at 10 AM on Sunday\, September 8th and last about 45 minutes\, with time for questions afterwards. If you would like to attend\, please reserve your space by choosing your number of attendees and clicking “Confirm RSVP” above.  \nCan’t make it to the talk? See our two-part article on our local shorebirds: Part 1 – The Minor Families and Part 2 – The Sandpipers. \nHeader photo: Curlews and godwits by Ingrid Taylar
URL:https://natureinnovato.com/event/shorebird-talk-9-8-19/
LOCATION:Wild Birds Unlimited\, 104 Vintage Way\, Ste. A-7\, Novato\, CA\, 94945\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wild Birds Unlimited":MAILTO:wbumarin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190821T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190821T200000
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SUMMARY:Backyard Birds of Marin at Novato Library
DESCRIPTION:Oak Titmouse – Becky Matsubara\nJoin Jack at the Novato Library for this introduction to our most common and notable backyard birds. We’ll discuss about 20 different species that you can see in your yard right now\, explaining the essential basics: \n\nHow to identify them: what is that bird you’re always seeing?\nThe best ways to attract them with feeders or nesting boxes. What foods should you offer?\nTheir migration patterns – who’s here now? When will they leave?\n\nPlus myriad other tips and insights to help you generally become more friendly and familiar with our backyard bird species. \n* * * \nCan’t make it to this seminar? Check out our two articles: Backyard Birds I – Finches and Sparrows and Backyard Birds II – The Rest of the Top 20. But come to the talk if you can – we’ll tailor the bird selection to the season\, go into more depth\, and be available to answer questions and go off on unpredictably fruitful tangents. \n* * * \nThis free presentation at the Novato Library will begin at 7 PM on Wednesday\, August 21 and last about 45 minutes\, with time for questions afterwards. No registration required.  \nHeader photo: Lesser and American goldfinches on Nyjer feeder.
URL:https://natureinnovato.com/event/backyard-talk-8-21-19/
LOCATION:Novato Library\, 1720 Novato Blvd\, Novato\, CA\, 94947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wild Birds Unlimited":MAILTO:wbumarin@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190721T110000
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SUMMARY:Seminar: Trees of Marin
DESCRIPTION:What is this leaf?\nWe talk a lot about birds – but not exclusively! In our July talk\, we’ll be introducing you to all the major native trees of Marin. Getting to grips with the bulk of our trees is easier than doing the same with birds: these 25 or so species will cover 95% of what you encounter in our woodlands and forests. Spend a relaxing hour with us one Sunday morning and you’ll be prepared to both identify and understand our local trees. Questions like the following will no longer be a mystery to you: \n\nHow do tell a redwood from a Douglas-fir? Do we have giant sequoias here?\nWhat is Marin’s one native pine tree? What is the other one that you see everywhere?\nMadrone or manzanita?\n\nJack’s favorite oak? It’s this one.\nWhere will I find willows\, alders\, or maples?\nWhich oak is that?\nWhat’s going on with Sudden Oak Death?\nWhat are the best field guides to local trees?\nAnd perhaps most importantly\, which is Jack’s favorite oak species?\n\nThis free presentation will take place at Wild Birds Unlimited at Vintage Oaks from 10-10:45 AM on Sunday\, July 21\, with time for questions afterwards. Please reserve your seat by selecting your number of attendees and clicking “Confirm RSVP” above. \n  \nHeader photo: redwoods at Indian Tree Open Space Preserve. Mystery leaf: California buckeye. Favorite oak? If you can’t recognize it\, you’ll have to come to the talk. Or read through all the tree essays on this blog.
URL:https://natureinnovato.com/event/trees-talk-7-21-19/
LOCATION:Wild Birds Unlimited\, 104 Vintage Way\, Ste. A-7\, Novato\, CA\, 94945\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natureinnovato.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Redwood-Feature.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Wild Birds Unlimited":MAILTO:wbumarin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190716T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190716T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T162241
CREATED:20180822T012510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190626T231535Z
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SUMMARY:Family Birding at Novato Library
DESCRIPTION:House Finch – Risa George\nJoin the Nature in Novato team as we look for birds in the trees and creek around the Novato library! Kids and families are welcome at this beginner event\, where we’ll teach you how to find and recognize some of our most common birds. We’ll also discuss where and how different birds live: which ones eat acorns in the oak trees? Which catch insects over the creek? We’ll practice using binoculars\, identifying birds\, and understanding how each one is specially adapted to its unique place in nature. \nThis free event at the Novato Library will begin at 10 AM on Tuesday\, July 16 and last about one hour. No registration required. Please bring binoculars if you have them; we will have a limited number of pairs available to share. \nHeader photo: Dark-eyed junco by S. Hunt
URL:https://natureinnovato.com/event/library-birding-7-16-19/
LOCATION:Novato Library\, 1720 Novato Blvd\, Novato\, CA\, 94947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks,Walks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natureinnovato.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Junco-S-Hunt.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Wild Birds Unlimited":MAILTO:wbumarin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190622T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190622T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T162241
CREATED:20180628T004049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190621T155122Z
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SUMMARY:Seminar: Birding Northeast Marin
DESCRIPTION:Pileated Woodpecker – Mark Moschell\nHere at Nature in Novato and in our store at Wild Birds Unlimited\, we’re focused on encouraging the appreciation of local nature.  In this in-store talk\, we’ll provide a broad overview of the birds our home territory has to offer\, interspersed with myriad little tips of astoundingly helpful specificity. Whether you’re a neophyte or long-time birder\, this presentation will give you insights into our local birdlife that you can’t get anywhere else. We’ll cover topics like: \n\nWhere are the best birding locations in Novato and San Rafael? What are some of the most notable specialty birds of these different hotspots and when and how can you find them? (For example\, if you would like to see a Lazuli Bunting or Pileated Woodpecker\, where should you go?)\nHow many different bird species do we have over the course of a year in Northeast Marin? What are our local patterns of seasonal migration – when do different groups of birds arrive and depart?\nWhat different habitat types do we have in our area? Learning how to recognize different plant communities and wetland types is the key to understanding why certain birds are found only in certain areas. Which local preserves host which communities of birds\, plants\, and other wildlife?\nWhat are the most useful tools and resources that will help you to see more birds – without more travel? People know this stuff: how can you tap into that knowledge through books\, first-hand contacts\, and online resources? (First hint: use eBird.)\n\nSo if you’d like to see more birds in your everyday life\, discover under-the-radar local hotspots\, or better understand the place where you live\, this is the talk for you! \nThe presentation will take place in our store at Wild Birds Unlimited at Vintage Oaks from 9-9:45 AM on Saturday\, June 22\, with time for questions afterwards. Of course\, we always have time for bird questions! Please reserve your seat by selecting your number of attendees and clicking “Confirm RSVP” above. This talk is now fully booked. \nHeader photo: lazuli bunting on Mount Burdell by Larry Scheibel
URL:https://natureinnovato.com/event/local-birding-talk-6-22-19/
LOCATION:Wild Birds Unlimited\, 104 Vintage Way\, Ste. A-7\, Novato\, CA\, 94945\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natureinnovato.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/laz-larry.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Wild Birds Unlimited":MAILTO:wbumarin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190605T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190605T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T162241
CREATED:20180822T012510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190508T224431Z
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SUMMARY:Raptors of Marin at Novato Library
DESCRIPTION:Red-shouldered Hawk – Susie Kelly\nWhat kind of owl are you hearing at night? Where can you see a peregrine falcon or bald eagle? Is that red-tailed hawk going to eat your backyard songbirds\, your puppy\, or none of the above? \nIn this free presentation at the Novato library\, we take one of our most popular presentations on the road to teach more people about our local hawks\, falcons\, eagles\, and other raptors. We’ll cover around 20 bird species\, including all of our local daytime birds of prey as well as a few of our most notable owls. We’ll discuss how to identify the familiar species with confidence\, where to find the less common birds\, and answer all the hawk questions you can muster for us. \nThis free presentation at the Novato library will begin at 7 PM on Wednesday\, June 5th and last about 45 minutes\, with time for questions afterwards. No registration required.  \nHeader photo: Red-tailed Hawk by Don Bartling
URL:https://natureinnovato.com/event/hawk-talk-6-5-19/
LOCATION:Novato Library\, 1720 Novato Blvd\, Novato\, CA\, 94947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natureinnovato.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Red-tail-header-Don.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Wild Birds Unlimited":MAILTO:wbumarin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190519T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190519T104500
DTSTAMP:20260423T162241
CREATED:20180325T002845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190518T165816Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to Backyard Birds: Summer Edition
DESCRIPTION:This towhee is eating a mantis. Photo by Susie Kelly.\nJoin Jack for this introduction to our most common and notable backyard birds. We’ll discuss about 20 different species that you can see in your yard right now\, explaining the essential basics: \n\nHow to identify them: what is that bird you’re always seeing?\nThe best ways to attract them with feeders or nesting boxes. What foods should you offer?\nTheir migration patterns – who’s here now? When will they leave?\n\nPlus myriad other tips and insights to help you generally become more friendly and familiar with our backyard bird species. \nThis free presentation at Wild Birds Unlimited of Novato will begin at 10 AM on Sunday\, May 19 and last about 45 minutes\, with time for questions afterwards! If you would like to attend\, please reserve your space by choosing your number of attendees and clicking “Confirm RSVP” above.  \nCan’t make it to this seminar? Check out our two articles: Backyard Birds I – Finches and Sparrows and Backyard Birds II – The Rest of the Top 20. But come to the talk if you can – we’ll tailor the bird selection to the species\, go into more depth\, and be available to answer questions and go off on unpredictably fruitful tangents. \nHeader image: Oak titmouse by Risa George
URL:https://natureinnovato.com/event/backyard-birds-5-19-19/
LOCATION:Wild Birds Unlimited\, 104 Vintage Way\, Ste. A-7\, Novato\, CA\, 94945\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natureinnovato.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/titmouse-risa.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Wild Birds Unlimited":MAILTO:wbumarin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190504T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190504T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T162241
CREATED:20190403T010408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190426T015223Z
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SUMMARY:Binocular Workshop at Stafford Lake
DESCRIPTION:Binoculars are the single most essential tool for observing birds and nature. Nothing else comes close. But poor quality optics or a few basic mistakes in their use can greatly diminish the potential rewards. \n\nHow should you adjust your binoculars for the difference between your two eyes? How should you adjust them if you’re wearing glasses?\nHow can you tell if your binoculars are functioning properly or need repair? Have you ever compared them to a really good pair to get a sense of their quality?\nIf you’re in the market for new binoculars\, what should you look for? What do the numbers mean in an “8×42” binocular? Is bigger better? Is higher power better?\n\nThis is where we can help. \nNikon Monarch 7 8×30 – lightweight and tough\, this is the most popular binocular in our store\nJoin guest expert Mike Freiberg from Nikon Sports Optics and Jack from Wild Birds Unlimited for this seminar on choosing and using binoculars to watch birds and nature at Novato’s Stafford Lake. We’ll start with an interactive presentation from Mike on binocular basics\, giving you the knowledge to use your optics most effectively or choose a new pair. Attendees will have the opportunity to try out a wide range of Nikon binoculars and get personalized advice from Mike and the team from Wild Birds Unlimited while enjoying a spring morning at idyllic Stafford Lake. \nWe’ll be enjoying the birds even during our stationary portion of the event\, with both waterbirds on and around the lake and a number of interesting spring migrant songbirds easily viewed around our seminar area\, notably Bullock’s orioles and western kingbirds. For the second hour of our session\, we’ll enjoy a short bird walk in the park as we look for a wider variety of species\, allowing participants more time to try out different binoculars in real life conditions and ask further questions as we go along. \nSpace is limited to allow for personalized attention and hands-on time with a variety of binoculars. If you wish to attend\, please select your number of attendees and click “Confirm RSVP” above. \nDetails and Tips:  \n\nStafford Lake normally has a summer parking fee of $10\, but the first Saturday of each month is the free access Measure A day. That’s this day!\nIf you already have binoculars\, definitely bring them to compare with the latest and greatest\, and to get personalized tips\, evaluation\, and advice from the experts.\nNote that pets are not allowed in the park. Restrooms are available at the meeting location\, where we will be for the first hour or so of the event.\nIf you’d like to start thinking about some of those questions we raised above\, check out our article on How to Use Binoculars. But if that’s too much info to absorb\, join the seminar and we’ll simplify and focus on your questions!\nIf you’d like to learn more about the birds we might encounter\, check out our park profile of Stafford Lake.\n\n \nLocation: Stafford Lake is located on the northwestern outskirts of Novato\, as you head west out of town on Novato Blvd. If you are coming from Highway 101\, take the Atherton/San Marin exit and head west on San Marin Dr. for about three miles. Turn right on Novato Blvd at the four-way stop after San Marin High School. Stafford Lake has a well-signed entrance and turn lane on the left hand side two-and-a-half miles from that intersection. After passing the entry kiosk (free on the first Saturday of each month)\, turn left and proceed to the end of the parking lot. We’ll be meeting at this left end of the parking area\, shaded by bird-laden oaks\, but with convenient proximity to lake views and restrooms. \nHeader photo: Stafford Lake by Noondueler on summitpost.org \n 
URL:https://natureinnovato.com/event/stafford-binos-5-4-19/
LOCATION:Stafford Lake Park\, 3549 Novato Blvd\, Novato\, CA\, 94947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks,Walks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natureinnovato.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Stafford-header-noondueler.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Wild Birds Unlimited":MAILTO:wbumarin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190427T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190427T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T162241
CREATED:20180523T215442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190413T202254Z
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SUMMARY:Backyard Birdsong Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Birdsong continues to be at a peak throughout April. In this in-store seminar\, we’ll introduce you to the most common songs and other vocalizations heard from our backyard birds. In addition to learning how to recognize about a dozen of our favorite yard birds by ear\, you’ll also gain insight into questions like: \n\nWhy do birds sing? Which kinds of birds sing and when?\nWhat are other bird calls communicating?\nHow do you learn birdsong? What tips\, tricks\, and techniques will make it easier both to remember these birds and to learn others in the future?\n\nNothing will help you to observe more birds more than learning their songs and calls\, and there’s no better place to start recognizing their vocalizations than in your own yard. (Note that if you attended our March birdsong seminar\, this is a repeat of the same program.) \nThis free presentation at Wild Birds Unlimited of Novato will begin at 9 AM on Saturday\, April 27 and last about 45 minutes\, with time for questions afterwards – bird sound identification challenges are welcome! If you would like to attend\, please reserve your space by choosing your number of attendees and clicking “Confirm RSVP” above.  \nCan’t make it to this seminar? Check out our article on Our Ten Most Common Backyard Birdsongs.
URL:https://natureinnovato.com/event/birdsong-talk-4-27-19/
LOCATION:Wild Birds Unlimited\, 104 Vintage Way\, Ste. A-7\, Novato\, CA\, 94945\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natureinnovato.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/mockingbird-allan-hack-wide.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Wild Birds Unlimited":MAILTO:wbumarin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190324T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190324T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T162241
CREATED:20180523T215442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190227T015513Z
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SUMMARY:Backyard Birdsong Seminar
DESCRIPTION:March is arguably the peak month of the year for birdsong. In this in-store seminar\, we’ll introduce you to the most common songs and other vocalizations heard from our backyard birds. In addition to learning how to recognize about a dozen of our favorite yard birds by ear\, you’ll also gain insight into questions like: \n\nWhy do birds sing? Which kinds of birds sing and when?\nWhat are other bird calls communicating?\nHow do you learn birdsong? What tips\, tricks\, and techniques will make it easier both to remember these birds and to learn others in the future?\n\nNothing will help you to observe more birds more than learning their songs and calls\, and there’s no better place to start recognizing their vocalizations than in your own yard. \nThis free presentation at Wild Birds Unlimited of Novato will begin at 10 AM on Sunday\, March 24 and last about 45 minutes\, with time for questions afterwards – bird sound identification challenges are welcome! If you would like to attend\, please reserve your space by choosing your number of attendees and clicking “Confirm RSVP” above.  \nCan’t make it to this seminar? Check out our article on Our Ten Most Common Backyard Birdsongs.
URL:https://natureinnovato.com/event/birdsong-talk-3-24-19/
LOCATION:Wild Birds Unlimited\, 104 Vintage Way\, Ste. A-7\, Novato\, CA\, 94945\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natureinnovato.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/mockingbird-allan-hack-wide.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Wild Birds Unlimited":MAILTO:wbumarin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190314T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190314T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T162241
CREATED:20190223T220338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190223T220521Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Conservation at the Backyard Level
DESCRIPTION:Many issues in bird conservation impact birds at regional\, national\, or even global scales. But there are also many opportunities to safeguard and foster local bird populations around your own home. Birders often aim to directly help backyard birds with feeders\, nest boxes\, bird baths\, and plantings: how can the benefits of these tools be maximized\, while avoiding potentially negative side effects? At the same time\, humans often unintentionally harm birds when we are unaware of both our detrimental impacts and viable alternatives: how can we ameliorate the harm caused by window strikes\, pesticide and rodenticide use\, and cat predation? In this presentation\, Jack Gedney will touch on a variety of ways in which your own actions can support local birds and give you the knowledge to spread better practices among your neighborhood and community. \nOne easy way to help birds: window decals to prevent collisions.\nThis talk at the Richardson Bay Audubon Center in Tiburon is part of Marin Audubon Society’s ongoing Speaker Series and will take place at 7:30 PM on Thursday\, March 14. The talk will last about one hour\, with time for questions afterwards. These monthly presentations are free and open to the public with no advance registration required. Details on other upcoming speaker events can be found on Marin Audubon’s website. \nLocation: The Speaker Series meetings are held in the Blue Classroom on the grounds of the Richardson Bay Audubon Center and Sanctuary in Tiburon. The address is 376 Greenwood Beach Road\, Tiburon. The Blue Classroom is connected to the sanctuary’s office building\, and you enter through a gate that opens to a wooden staircase leading down to the office building complex. You can also get there by walking down the steep concrete driveway into an open gate that leads directly to the office building complex. Please note that the Lyford House (the large yellow Victorian house near the waterfront) is not the location for these meetings and the gate that leads to that house is locked up at night.
URL:https://natureinnovato.com/event/audubon-talk-3-14-19/
LOCATION:Richardson Bay Audubon Center\, 376 Greenwood Beach Road\, Tiburon\, 94920\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190217T104500
DTSTAMP:20260423T162241
CREATED:20190106T000053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190119T201051Z
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SUMMARY:Backyard Bird Nesting Seminar
DESCRIPTION:The nesting season starts early in coastal California. Owls and hummingbirds begin courtship in December\, the great chorus of spring song begins to ramp up in January\, and many songbirds are looking for nest sites by the end of February. In this in-store talk\, we’ll provide an introduction to many of the key aspects of the nesting season: how does bird behavior change at this time of year? Where do different kinds of birds nest? How long does the nesting season last? \nHouse finches in nest – Carol Crestetto\nWe’ll then focus in on backyard birds and how you can support them: which local birds will use nest boxes\, how should you choose and place birdhouses for maximum success\, and what else you can do to encourage nesting birds in your yard. \nThis free presentation at Wild Birds Unlimited of Novato will begin at 10 AM on Sunday\, February 17 and last about 45 minutes\, with time for questions afterwards. Reserve your space by selecting your number of participants and clicking on “Confirm RSVP” above. This talk is now fully booked; please check back soon for additional events.  \nHeader photo: Adult and fledgling (eastern) bluebird by OakleyOriginals
URL:https://natureinnovato.com/event/nesting-2-17-19/
LOCATION:Wild Birds Unlimited\, 104 Vintage Way\, Ste. A-7\, Novato\, CA\, 94945\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wild Birds Unlimited":MAILTO:wbumarin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190106T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T162241
CREATED:20180822T012510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190106T000155Z
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SUMMARY:Raptor Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Red-shouldered Hawk – Susie Kelly\nWinter is hawk season! The current season hosts our highest numbers and diversity of raptors\, with many hawks and falcons becoming more abundant with the addition of northern migrants to our resident populations. \nIn this in-store presentation\, we’ll give a tour of essentially all our local raptors: 18 species of hawk\, falcon\, eagle\, and other daytime birds of prey. We’ll teach you how to identify the familiar species with confidence and where to find the less common birds. We’ll also take a brief look at a few of our most notable owl species\, including identification by ear. \nThis free presentation at Wild Birds Unlimited of Novato will begin at 10 AM on Sunday\, January 6 and last about 45 minutes\, with time for questions afterwards. Reserve your space by selecting your number of participants and clicking on “Confirm RSVP” above.  \nHeader photo: Red-tailed Hawk by Don Bartling
URL:https://natureinnovato.com/event/hawk-talk-1-6-19/
LOCATION:Wild Birds Unlimited\, 104 Vintage Way\, Ste. A-7\, Novato\, CA\, 94945\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wild Birds Unlimited":MAILTO:wbumarin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181118T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T162241
CREATED:20180523T215442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181015T234532Z
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SUMMARY:Seminar: Ducks & Other Swimming Birds
DESCRIPTION:Cinnamon Teal – George Gentry\nEarlier in fall\, we hosted a seminar on our local shorebirds – the sandpipers\, plovers\, and so on that run along the shore or wade in the shallows. Now\, as we move into winter\, we’ll be covering the swimming birds: ducks\, geese\, swans\, grebes\, and a smattering of rails and cormorants. If you’d like to learn how to see and identify more birds in local ponds and wetlands this winter\, this is the talk for you. \nIn this in-store presentation\, we’ll present an overview of our different waterbird families (what is a grebe anyways?)\, give some helpful tips for identification\, then move on to a brisk tour of about 25 of our most notable local ducks and other swimming waterbirds\, discussing life history highlights\, local sites in which to find them\, and how to identify the potentially tricky ones. \nThis free presentation at Wild Birds Unlimited of Novato will begin at 10 AM on Sunday\, November 18 and last about 45 minutes\, with time for questions afterwards. If you would like to attend\, please reserve your space by choosing your number of attendees and clicking “Confirm RSVP” above.  \nHeader image: common mergansers by Doug Greenberg. 
URL:https://natureinnovato.com/event/duck-talk-11-18-18/
LOCATION:Wild Birds Unlimited\, 104 Vintage Way\, Ste. A-7\, Novato\, CA\, 94945\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wild Birds Unlimited":MAILTO:wbumarin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181021T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T162241
CREATED:20180523T215442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180928T021241Z
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SUMMARY:Backyard Birding by Ear: Fall Edition
DESCRIPTION:Comic by bird and moon\nThe birdsong peak of spring and summer has passed. But birds don’t go silent in fall! With the hubbub of the nesting season choral competition now faded away\, it’s a great time to focus on the distinctive calls and other non-song vocalizations of our common backyard birds. When you start to recognize birds by ear\, you’ll be quickly alerted to the arrival of an old friend\, perk your ears up when an unfamiliar visitor enters the yard\, and generally notice twice as many birds as you did in your eyesight-only days. In short: nothing will help you to observe more birds more than learning their songs and calls\, and there’s no better place to start recognizing their vocalizations than in your own yard. \nIn this in-store presentation\, we’ll be playing and discussing how to recognize about 20 common backyard birds by the sounds they make in fall. In addition to the nitty-gritty\, call-by-call material\, we’ll also discuss the purpose of different bird vocalizations and the tips\, tricks\, and techniques that will make it easier both to remember these birds and to learn others in the future. \nThis free presentation at Wild Birds Unlimited of Novato will begin at 10 AM on Sunday\, October 21st and last about 45 minutes\, with time for questions afterwards – bird sound identification challenges are welcome! If you would like to attend\, please reserve your space by choosing your number of attendees and clicking “Confirm RSVP” above.  \nHeader image: Oak titmouse by S. Hunt
URL:https://natureinnovato.com/event/birding-by-ear-10-21-18/
LOCATION:Wild Birds Unlimited\, 104 Vintage Way\, Ste. A-7\, Novato\, CA\, 94945\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wild Birds Unlimited":MAILTO:wbumarin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180923T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T162241
CREATED:20180822T012510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180905T175405Z
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SUMMARY:Raptor Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Red-shouldered Hawk – Susie Kelly\nFall hawk migration is getting started! The upcoming months will see our highest numbers and diversity of raptor species and the flow of migration itself can be observed peaking in September and October at Hawk Hill by the Golden Gate and at other locations around the North Bay. So now is the perfect time to brush up on your hawk knowledge and then get out and put it to good use! \nIn this in-store presentation\, we’ll give a tour of essentially all our local raptors: 18 species of hawk\, falcon\, eagle\, and other daytime birds of prey. We’ll teach you how to identify the familiar species with confidence and where to find the less common birds. We’ll also take a brief look at three of our most notable owl species\, including identification by ear. \nThis free presentation at Wild Birds Unlimited of Novato will begin at 10 AM on Sunday\, September 23 and last about 45 minutes\, with time for questions afterwards. If you would like to attend\, please reserve your space by choosing your number of attendees and clicking “Confirm RSVP” above. This seminar is fully booked. Please check back in upcoming months for encore presentations on this popular topic. \nHeader photo: Red-tailed Hawk by Don Bartling
URL:https://natureinnovato.com/event/hawk-talk-9-23-18/
LOCATION:Wild Birds Unlimited\, 104 Vintage Way\, Ste. A-7\, Novato\, CA\, 94945\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wild Birds Unlimited":MAILTO:wbumarin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180812T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180812T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T162241
CREATED:20180801T000512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180801T003748Z
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SUMMARY:Shorebird Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Black-necked stilt chick -Patty McGann\nLate summer is when the shorebirds arrive from their arctic breeding grounds\, filling up our mudflats and wetlands\, amazing us with their swirling flocks\, graceful necks and legs\, and ridiculously long bills. Join us on Sunday\, August 12th from 10-10:45 AM for a free in-store seminar on how to find\, identify\, and appreciate all those wonderful names: sandpiper\, plover\, willet\, godwit\, curlew\, and more. We’ll be covering the 23 species regularly seen in Northeast Marin and sharing our inside tips on the best local sites for shorebird watching. \nThis free presentation at Wild Birds Unlimited of Novato will begin at 10 AM on Sunday\, August 12th and last about 45 minutes\, with time for questions afterwards. If you would like to attend\, please reserve your space by choosing your number of attendees and clicking “Confirm RSVP” above. 
URL:https://natureinnovato.com/event/shorebird-talk-8-12-18/
LOCATION:Wild Birds Unlimited\, 104 Vintage Way\, Ste. A-7\, Novato\, CA\, 94945\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wild Birds Unlimited":MAILTO:wbumarin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180729T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180729T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T162241
CREATED:20180628T004049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180702T125517Z
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SUMMARY:Seminar: Birding in Northeast Marin
DESCRIPTION:Here at Nature in Novato and in our store at Wild Birds Unlimited\, we’re focused on encouraging the appreciation of local nature.  In this in-store talk\, we’ll provide a broad overview of the birds our home territory has to offer\, interspersed with myriad little tips of astoundingly helpful specificity. Whether you’re a neophyte or long-time birder\, this presentation will give you insights into our local birdlife that you can’t get anywhere else. We’ll cover topics like: \n\nWhere are the best birding locations in Novato and San Rafael? What are some of the most notable specialty birds of these different hotspots and when and how can you find them? (For example\, if you would like to see a Barrow’s Goldeneye\, Black-throated Gray Warbler\, or Lazuli Bunting\, where should you go?)\nHow many different bird species do we have over the course of a year in Northeast Marin? What are our local patterns of seasonal migration – when do different groups of birds arrive and depart?\nWhat different habitat types do we have in our area? Learning how to recognize different plant communities and wetland types is the key to understanding why certain birds are found only in certain areas. Which local preserves host which communities of birds\, plants\, and other wildlife?\n\nSo if you’d like to see more birds in your everyday life\, discover under-the-radar local hotspots\, or better understand the place where you live\, this is the talk for you! \nThe presentation will take place in our store at Wild Birds Unlimited at Vintage Oaks from 10-10:45 AM on Sunday\, July 29th\, with time for questions afterwards. Of course\, we always have time for bird questions! Please reserve your seat by selecting your number of attendees and clicking “Confirm RSVP” above. 
URL:https://natureinnovato.com/event/local-birding-talk-7-29-18/
LOCATION:Wild Birds Unlimited\, 104 Vintage Way\, Ste. A-7\, Novato\, CA\, 94945\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wild Birds Unlimited":MAILTO:wbumarin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180610T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180610T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T162241
CREATED:20180523T215442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180523T220133Z
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SUMMARY:Backyard Birdsong Seminar: Summer Edition
DESCRIPTION:The peak of spring birdsong has passed\, but the avian world is far from silent. In this in-store seminar\, we’ll introduce you to the most common songs and other vocalizations heard in the yard at this time of year. In addition to learning how to recognize about a dozen of our favorite yard birds by ear\, you’ll also gain insight into questions like: \n\nWhy do birds sing? Which kinds of birds sing and when?\nWhat are other bird calls communicating?\nHow do you learn birdsong? What tips\, tricks\, and techniques will make it easier both to remember these birds and to learn others in the future?\n\nNothing will help you to observe more birds more than learning their songs and calls\, and there’s no better place to start recognizing their vocalizations than in your own yard. \nThis free presentation at Wild Birds Unlimited of Novato will begin at 10 AM on Sunday\, June 10th and last about 45 minutes\, with time for questions afterwards – bird sound identification challenges are welcome! If you would like to attend\, please reserve your space by choosing your number of attendees and clicking “Confirm RSVP” above.  \nCan’t make it to this seminar? Check out our article on Our Ten Most Common Backyard Birdsongs.
URL:https://natureinnovato.com/event/birdsong-talk-6-10-18/
LOCATION:Wild Birds Unlimited\, 104 Vintage Way\, Ste. A-7\, Novato\, CA\, 94945\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wild Birds Unlimited":MAILTO:wbumarin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180414T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180414T094500
DTSTAMP:20260423T162241
CREATED:20180325T002845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180325T010456Z
UID:846-1523696400-1523699100@natureinnovato.com
SUMMARY:Seminar: Introduction to Backyard Birds
DESCRIPTION:Join Jack for this introduction to our most common and notable backyard birds. We’ll discuss about 15 different species\, explaining how to identify them\, how you can attract them with feeders or nesting boxes\, their migration patterns\, and how to generally become more friendly and familiar with our major backyard bird species. \nThe talk will take place in our Novato store\, Wild Birds Unlimited at Vintage Oaks and will run from 9-9:45 AM on Saturday\, April 14.  Reserve your space by selecting your number of participants and clicking on “Confirm RSVP” below. If you have any questions about the program\, give us a call at (415) 893-0500 or send us an email via the contact form to the right.
URL:https://natureinnovato.com/event/talk-backyard-birds-4-14-18/
LOCATION:Wild Birds Unlimited\, 104 Vintage Way\, Ste. A-7\, Novato\, CA\, 94945\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wild Birds Unlimited":MAILTO:wbumarin@gmail.com
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