Ornithology 3B Summary
If you miss a class, please check this page and study the listed topics in your field guide. For last year's
calendar, click here.
Dec 13
We completed and reviewed the albatrosses on page 27. Photos of a Shy Albatross in California are here;
a Short-tailed Albatross video is here; and details of
the Light-mantled Albatross are here. Please preregister
if you plan to enroll in the Spring. Click here for details.
Dec 7
We completed and reviewed the grebes on page 26. Next week is the last class of the year. Consider bringing
food or beverages to share.
Nov 29
We completed and reviewed the grebes on page 24.
Nov 15
We completed and reviewed the loons on page 22. There is no class next week because of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Nov 8
We completed and reviewed the loons on page 20.
Nov 1
We completed and reviewed the birds on page 456 finishing the book! Next week we will start with loons on page
20.
Oct 25
We completed and reviewed the finches on page 454.
Oct 18
We completed and reviewed the siskin and goldfinches on page 452. This was the last class for Part A. Please
register for Part B next week. Remember to bring your credit slips when you register.
Oct 11
We completed and reviewed the crossbills and grosbeak on page 450. Sonograms and vocalizations of the Red Crossbill
types can be found here.
Oct 4
We completed but did not review the finches on pages 446-448.
Sep 27
We completed and reviewed the orioles on page 444 as well as the Black-backed Oriole which has been seen in
San Diego the last two years. Click here for information
on that species. Credit slips for the missed class were handed out.
Sep 13
We completed and reviewed the orioles on page 442. Class for next week (September 20th)
has been canceled because of "Back to School Night." You are eligible for a credit for the
missed class or you can attend one extra night class as a make-up. If you have any questions, please contact the
Continuing Education Office at (415) 561-1860.
Sep 6
We completed and reviewed the blackbirds on page 440.