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Bare trees give excellent glimpses of our feathered friends and their songs warm the chill air. Enjoy a leisurely walk around the nature center viewing birds to finish out our 3-part series of "Building Better Birders"! Birding expert Kelly McKay and MCCB Naturalist Chelsea Rowcliffe will guide you through the winter woods listening, watching, and identifying birds along the way. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable winter boots. Binoculars, bird ID guides, and hot beverages will be provided. Please call our office at (641) 732-5204 to register. Building Better Birders is a programming series designed to improve the bird identification skills of local citizens & promote a greater interest in citizen science programming. This workshop will be conducted by Kelly McKay (BioEco Research and Monitoring Center) in conjunction with Mitchell County Conservation. Kelly McKay is a recognized leader in the birding field throughout the Midwest. His 40 years of experience in the field as an avian researcher and educator makes these workshops special! Workshops are presented free of charge & supported by the Resource Enhancement and Protection - Conservation Education Program (REAP-CEP). These programs are open to all ages but are geared toward participants age 12 & over.


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