Course Instructor - Julie Sibley

Course Fee - $25.00

Birdwatching is a fascinating pastime during this time of year with so many birds flying South amid multiple challenges in a changing landscape.

Once again this year we will follow the routes former ICL Instructor Tom Striker left for us to local bird 'hotspots.'  Last year 2.2 million song birds flew over Towns County in just one night, during the 3rd week of September. Because of the new highway construction, we will be able to observe how these adaptable creatures are faring in spite of the local habitat infringement.  We will find out  which, if any, birds have rerouted their courses for their  winter homes. Also, we will get to share every week your sightings of birds either at your feeders or  observed in your neighborhood.

Highly Recommended:  Install free apps Merlin and e bird on your phone.  Bring your binoculars.

Class 1 ~  We will meet in the ICL classroom to discuss different types of migration and other topics. The use of the phone apps will also be discussed. Then we will travel to a nearby carpool area where we will meet  for all other classes.

Class 2 - 6  ~ Meet at the carpool area to drive to the bird watching areas. Be sure to wear cold weather or cold, rainy weather gear!

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Julie Sibley is a designer, teacher and writer from Young Harris, GA.  As a student at YHC many of her inspirations for art came from the natural beauty of this valley, portraying the wonders of nature through her work.   She holds a MA in Fine Art from Western Carolina University.  Most recently, she has been a member of the art faculty at Augusta State University where she taught the art history section of World Humanities.