Bird Watching Presentation with Tim Griffith

CLASS:  This class is designed to introduce the fascinating hobby of bird watching to any person who loves nature and wants to know more about the birds they see every day around the Jackson Hole area.  We will learn about the most common birds seen in everyone’s backyard and look into the habits and quirky adaptations birds have to survive in this unique region of the country.  We will also explore some of the local areas you can find our more interesting feathered friends without expending a lot of energy.  This PowerPoint presentation includes photos of local birds and local birding hot-spots you can enjoy.  Some handouts will be provided.

BACKGROUND:  Tim Griffith has been an avid bird watcher (birder) since his grandparents introduced him to the hobby when he was 10 years old.  He has birded in all 50 states and in over 20 countries worldwide.  His “Life List” for North America totals over 600 species and has a “Life List” of over 1,300 species worldwide.  Tim has taught over 200 classes in beginner, intermediate and advanced bird watching in 10 states over the past 50 years in the hobby.