Birdwatching and birding- with Greg Bodker from Backyard Birds and Beyond

Join Greg Bodker, in an engaging presentation on birdwatching. Greg will use his photos and experience of birding in ALL 83 Michigan counties. Prior experience not required.  Birdwatchers and birders at any level enjoy his photography and videos.  Lastly, the presentation is not just a slide show of good photos.  Greg brings the birding experience to life by sharing personal birding stories.  The stories often get patrons inspired to get outside and experience different habitats and bird species for themselves! 

Topics include:

· How Birdwatching can reduce stress and improve your health

· Discuss the excitement and enjoyment of birdwatching

· Differences between birdwatching and birding

· How to attract more birds to your backyard

· Using water safely to see both feeder birds and migrants

· Backyard birds, types of seed, feeders and their care

· Slow Birding. Take the time to enjoy bird behavior

· How birding beyond the backyard leads to many enriching experiences

· Places to go birding in your area

· The excitement of a bird chase

· Stories from the field while birding

The Birdwatching And Birding program is appropriate for both adults and young adults ages approximately 12 and up.