Learning Bird Language

Slow down and listen to the birds and they will tell you nature’s secrets. Local tracker, naturalist, and birder Dan Gardoqui will delve into the world of deep bird language, including tips on how to re-awaken this hardwired skill-set of awareness. This program will blend field observation and interpretation with some indoor lectures and lessons about the fundamentals and nuances of learning bird language. Dan Gardoqui is a co-founder and executive director of White Pine Programs, a nature connection nonprofit based in York. He has been studying naturalist skills, wildlife tracking, bird language, and mentoring for over 25 years. Dan has a M.S. in Natural Resources, is a Certified Wildlife Tracker and Registered Maine Guide, and served as Science Faculty at Granite State College. Through wildlife tracking, Dan has contributed to wildlife studies and served as science editor for the bird language book “What the Robin Knows.” For adults and interested teens.