Wings Over the Valley

Overview

Students will experience the exciting field of ornithology (study of birds) as they participate in a series of activities indoors and on the trails. Quinta Mazatlan has designed a special embroidered “Wings over the Valley” patch available to only those students who complete the course.

Lesson Includes

• Identify birds and their parts
• Recognize bird calls and sounds
• Collect and interpret bird data
• Sketch birds and feathers
• Learn to use binoculars and field guides

Optional: Each student can construct a wooden hanging bird feeder to take home. Additional $3.50 for the bird feeder supplies for each student.

Program Highlights

• Bird identification
• Observe unique details and adaptations
• Formulate questions
• Interpret information
• Participate in Citizen Science with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology e-Bird Trail Tracker

Extra Cool Stuff:

• Binoculars & field guides
• Migratory pathways
• Nature journal
• Build a hanging bird feeder (option: additional supply fee)

Tour Options

• Walk and Talk on the trail (2.5 hours)
• Indoor and Outdoor Program (4 hours)