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Northern Ecology

Discovering the Language of Birds

Course Overview

We call them songs, but in reality, those sweet bird chirps and calls are more than a happy little tune on a spring day. Birds are “saying” a lot with all the vocalizations they make. Explore the world of bird language and discover the difference between a comfortable bird and a bird that is in full alarm mode. Learning bird language will open up a whole new understanding of why birds sing and call, and lead to a deeper connection to these wild inhabitants of our natural world. No previous experience or identification skills are needed, but participants should be able to hike distances of up to a mile over uneven terrain.

Students ages 16+ may register for this course independently, but will be responsible for transportation to the field sites. Youth ages 14+ may register if accompanied by an adult. A 25% tuition discount applies to the youth registrant when registering with a full paying adult; call to register.

Dates

Sat, May 30th, 2026

Course Details

Hours: 8am-3pm
Tuition: $125.00
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Meet the Instructor

North House Folk School photo of instructor, Michael Karns
Michael Karns
St. Paul, MN

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Discovering the Language of Birds