 It's spring! That means it's time for the Birds of the Truckee Meadows class series. This popular class series features our experts in birds, who share their knowledge on the identification of birds that we see in northern Nevada. Whether you are just beginning to discover birds or would like to improve your birdwatching skills, come learn how to identify Nevada birds with us!
Bundle and save! Purchase all 5 classes and use code BOTM2025 to get one class FREE! LAS members will receive a $5/class discount code in the email of upcoming events. April 24: Backyard Birds, presented by Alan Gubanich For people just getting into birding, and even those who have been birding for a while, Alan will show you how to identify the many species that could show up in your (or your neighbor’s) property throughout the year. A lot depends on the habitat(s) surrounding your yard, but even migratory species can sometimes surprise you. Alan Gubanich is Lahontan Audubon Society’s Education Chair and a former UNR Ornithology professor. May 1: Introduction to Birding, presented by Lauren Whitenack Are you a beginning birdwatcher wanting to get started? Let us take you under our wing. Our Field Trip Chair, Lauren Whitenack, has a presentation all about beginning birdwatching. She will go over the fundamental skills of bird watching, list some common species, and some of the equipment used. Everyone is welcome. Join this class, and let us help you start soaring! Lauren Whitenack is a PhD student at the University of Nevada, Reno studying mountain chickadees in the northern Sierra Nevada mountains. She served as our Field Trip Chair from 2023-2025 and also chairs our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee. May 8: Wetland Birds, presented by Mike Goddard Herons and egrets got you confused? How about dabblers and divers? What on earth is a Phalarope? Who is the most secretive bird in the marsh? Does the white-faced Ibis really have a white face? Retired Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge manager, Mike Goddard will answer these questions and more and help you to identify the birds that inhabit the lakes and marshes of northwestern Nevada. May 15: Woodpeckers, presented by Ned Bohman Woodpeckers are commonly found throughout North America, but what are some species we commonly see in here in Northern Nevada? And what are some ways to identify woodpeckers out in the forest? Biologist and Outreach Coordinator, Ned Bohman from the Great Basin Bird Observatory will join us to focus on the woodpeckers found throughout the Sierra Nevada region. May 22: Flycatchers and General Birding Principles, presented by Don Molde Back by popular demand, Don Molde returns to give his lecture on the Flycatchers of Nevada. Don will be covering the multiple different species of Flycatchers which call our state home. Don will also share some of the natural history and facts about the lives of these birds. Don Molde is a long-time member of Lahontan Audubon Society and an avid birder and wildlife activist. Bird photo credits (counterclockwise from top left): Spotted Sandpiper, Red-naped Sapsucker by Jeff Bleam, Cooper's Hawk by Claire Davis, Black-crowned Night-Heron by Kentia Kalanaki, and Dusky Flycatcher by Jeff Bleam |
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