Advanced Bird Language
Learn how to unravel complex bird alarms & interpret the sophisticated behavior of raptors, corvids, titmice and chickadees.
Welcome to Bird Language
Introduction Survey
Introduction: Advanced Alarm Shapes
Readings: Advanced Alarm Shapes
Lecture: Regions of Alarm
Lecture: The Alarm Continuum
Lecture: Intersecting Shapes
Q&A: Advanced Alarm Shapes
Exercise: Advanced Alarm Shapes
Introduction: Other Learning Methods
Readings: Other Learning Methods
Lecture: Conducting a Group Exercise
Lecture: Group Debriefs/Mapping Examples
Lecture: Bird Language & Tracking
Lecture: Final Thoughts
Q&A: Other Learning Methods
Exercise: Other Learning Methods
Introduction: Parids
Readings: Parids
Lecture: Family Paridae
Lecture: Parid Vocalizations
Lecture: The Science of Parid Language
Lecture: Sentries of the Forest
FREE PREVIEWLecture: Ecological Significance & Status
Podcast: The Role of Parids in Bird Language
Q&A: Parids
Exercise: Parids
Introduction: Raptors
Readings: Raptors
Lecture: Raptor Characteristics
Lecture: Raptor Families
Lecture: Predatory Birds
Lecture: Song Birds Reactions
Lecture: Ecological Significance & Status
Q&A: Raptors
Exercise: Raptors
Introduction: Corvids
Readings: Corvids
Lecture: Family Corvidae
Lecture: Corvid Behavior
Lecture: Corvid Vocalizations
Lecture: Deciphering Corvid Communications
Lecture: Interactions with Other Birds
Lecture: Ecological Significance & Status
Q&A: Corvids
Exercise: Corvids
The bird language course is an experience that will forever change the way you view the world outside your front door!
The bird language course is an experience that will forever change the way you view the world outside your front door!
Read LessBird language was mind blowing for me. I learned how birds communicate and to distinguish calls and flight patterns to identify the location of dangerous predators.
Bird language was mind blowing for me. I learned how birds communicate and to distinguish calls and flight patterns to identify the location of dangerous predators.
Read LessThis course is self-paced and you can go through the material as quickly or slowly as you prefer. You are allowed to skip material and jump ahead to later chapters if you desire, though for the optimum learning experience this is not recommended as earlier chapters may be foundational to understanding later ones.
There is no expiration date for this course. You are not able to download course materials; however, you can access the course for as long as you like so you can revisit the material at any time.
In addition to the course curriculum listed in the above section, there is a preview so that you can get a sense of what you will learn. Select the "Free Preview" button at the top of this page and then create a new account or login if you have an existing one to view it
Each chapter has optional assignments that include exercises and quizzes (you can retake the latter as many times as you like) that reinforce the material presented in the lectures so that you can put into practice what you learn.
There aren't any prerequisites or course requirements other than you need to have a computer or smartphone with a browser and internet connection that is sufficient to stream the lecture videos. No previous knowledge of the subject matter is needed so you can be a complete novice.
This course is individual based and hence there is not any interaction with other students.
If you are interested in earning CEU's/CEC's, contact us prior to enrolling in the course.
Once you complete your purchase, there are no refunds or credits issued and your enrollment cannot be transferred to another person.
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