Intermediate Bird Language
Learn the main principles and science behind bird language along with the alarm signatures for ground and aerial predators.
Welcome to Bird Language
FREE PREVIEWIntroduction Survey
Introduction: Picking a Bird to Follow
Readings: Picking a Bird to Follow
Lecture: Desired Traits
Lecture: Suggested Species
FREE PREVIEWLecture: Do's & Dont's
Q&A: Picking a Bird to Follow
Exercise: Picking a Bird to Follow
Introduction: Governing Principles
Readings: Governing Principles
Lecture: Behavioral Rules
Lecture: Survival Strategies
Lecture: Applying the Core Concepts
Q&A: Governing Principles
Exercise: Governing Principles
Introduction: Behavioral Chronology
Readings: Behavioral Chronology
Lecture: Seasonal Changes
Lecture: Diurnal Changes
Lecture: Meteorological Changes
Q&A: Behavioral Chronology
Exercise: Behavioral Chronology
Introduction: Ground Alarm Shapes
Readings: Ground Alarm Shapes
Lecture: Characteristics of Ground Alarms
Lecture: Types of Ground Alarms
Lecture: Keys to Learning
Q&A: Ground Alarm Shapes
Exercise: Ground Alarm Shapes
Introduction: Aerial Alarm Shapes
Readings: Aerial Alarm Shapes
Lecture: Characteristics of Aerial Alarms
Lecture: Types of Aerial Alarms
Lecture: Keys to Learning
Q&A: Aerial Alarm Shapes
Exercise: Aerial Alarm Shapes
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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