BSBO Proudly Introduces
Birds at Home Virtual Learning Series
Although the way we gather has changed, we can still come together virtually to celebrate birds, birding, and bird conservation!
Join BSBO and our outstanding lineup of speakers for fun, informative, interesting, and uplifting virtual presentations and workshops - delivered to you in the comfort of your own home!
Join BSBO and our outstanding lineup of speakers for fun, informative, interesting, and uplifting virtual presentations and workshops - delivered to you in the comfort of your own home!
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About the series
Pricing
Privacy
Any private information submitted to Black Swamp Bird Observatory (including email) will never be shared or sold to third parties. |
(For current members, please email staff@bsbo.org for the updated members access password)
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Check back often as we're adding more keynotes and workshops each month!
OCTOBER
In Owl Seriousness - Let's Talk About Owls!
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Presented by BSBO Staff
Join Ryan Jacob, BSBO Ornithologist, and Jasmine Cupp, Outreach Director, for a talk all about owls - What makes owls unique, owl identification, and owl ethics! |
DATE: Tuesday, October 11, 2022
TIME: 7 p.m. Eastern Time 
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Talk Birdie To Me:
Insights to improve your bird photography experience
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Presented by Day Scott
Join Day for this one-of-a-kind workshop on beginning bird photography. We'll talk about everything from basic camera settings and composition to habitat and bird behavior. This workshop won’t be too technical, I believe that spending time in nature and observing birds is what taught me the most valuable lessons in avian photography. Come as you are! It’s ok to start your bird photography journey with the equipment (including phones) that fits within your budget and the resources and outdoor spaces that are accessible to you. We'll also learn about spots, connecting with birds, capturing photographic stories, and walking away with a smile, even if you didn’t get the “perfect shot”. |
DATE: Saturday, October 22, 2022
TIME: 7 p.m. Eastern Time 
about day
Day is certified naturalist, wildlife photographer, feature writer, and environmental educator. Her affinity for birds came in 2019, after a car accident resulting in a traumatic brain injury. Some of her bird photography has been recognized by Discovery and BBC America. Last year, she published a 2022 bird calendar that reached four countries! Though still navigating through her TBI recovery, she finds ornithology and writing witty and insightful “bird stories” to be an important part of her healing journey. Day currently lives in Moscow, studying wildlife resources at the University of Idaho. She hopes that sharing nature through her eyes brings joy to those near and far. Website: thewildernessgoddess.com |
NOVEMBER
Indigenous Connections to the Birds
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Presented by Alyssa Bardy
Alyssa will give a presentation on some Haudenosaunee teachings of the birds and the interconnectedness between birds and culture. She will share stories of birds from her nation and describe how the birds have offered her a link to reconnect with her Indigenous roots. Alyssa is a Cayuga woman currently residing in Kenhte:ke (Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory) with her children and partner. Alyssa is rarely found without her children, binoculars, dogs and camera. Examples of her work can be found in Canadian Geographic, The 400 Years Project, and the Center for Humans and Nature among many others. |
DATE: Tuesday, November 8, 2022
TIME: 7 p.m. Eastern Time 
About alyssa
Alyssa is a Cayuga woman currently residing in Kenhte:ke (Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory) with her children and partner. Alyssa is rarely found without her children, binoculars, dogs and camera. She is a self-taught natural light photographer and a lover of the land. Born and raised in rural Ontario, Alyssa was raised with a love and appreciation for a lifestyle immersed in the outdoors. Alyssa’s photography captures the stories of motherhood, Indigenous reconnection, nationhood, and our interconnectedness with the land. With a special focus on nature, story-telling and knowledge sharing, Alyssa uses the lens as a tool for herself, her children, and future generations to learn and share the brilliance and beauty of both culture and creation. Alyssa currently resides on and draws inspiration from the shores of the Bay of Quinte, her family’s traditional territory. Examples of her work can be found in Canadian Geographic, The 400 Years Project, and the Center for Humans and Nature among many others. |
Hammer Heads: The Wonderful World of Woodpeckers
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Presented by Black Swamp Bird Observatory Staff
Observant, bold, and personable, woodpeckers are one of the first group of birds to enter our lives and inhabit our yards. Woodpeckers often begin our journey into bird identification with their recognizable shape and behavior, and their resident nature keeps them close to our homes for year-round observation (sometimes a little too close!) In this workshop we'll explore the woodpeckers that call the Midwest home, offering identification tips, clarification on some of those odd names, and ways to attract these charismatic birds to your yard. And if home repair isn't in your budget, we'll offer some advice for keeping these carpenters away from your siding! |
DATE: Saturday, November 26, 2022
TIME: 7 p.m. Eastern Time 
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