Desert Foothills Library: ASU Osher Lifelong Learning Institute – Birds of the Sonoran Desert – The Desert Dozen

Many birds of the desert-urban interface may be familiar to you, but they are often misidentified and misunderstood. This class focuses on a dozen of our common species to help you learn more about them. We’ll cover the cactus wren our state bird!), the whimsical and popular Gambel’s quail, the noisy mockingbird and the ubiquitous Anna’s hummingbird and mourning dove.

We’ll also discuss invasive species such as the city pigeon, European starling, great-tailed grackle and house sparrow. Discover which bird is a medal-winner, which is a real estate developer, and which appears on the Audubon Watchlist for declining populations. Part of class will be held outdoors, with the hope of seeing some of these birds. Pleases bring binoculars, if you have them, and wear comfortable walking shoes!

Registration Required. Cost for the class: $19.00/person.

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