Birding 101

with Lucas Hyce


17 minutes
7 videos

Learn everything you need to know to start birding anytime, anywhere.

About This Course

Birding has been a part of almost every human culture. From interpreting messages from the gods, to indicating change of seasons, to countless mythical and practical interpretations-- birds have always been a part of our natural world. Today birding is a way to unplug from the noise of the modern world and find mindfulness in the great outdoors. In this course, outdoor educator Luke Hyce goes through what you need to know to start observing, recording, and connecting with birds anywhere in the world.

What You'll Learn

  • History of birding

  • What gear you need

  • How to locate birds

  • How to identify birds

  • Journaling and sketching sightings

  • Filming and photographing sightings

Watch Some Samples

We've pulled out a few clips to give you a better idea of what to expect in the course

Course Breakdown

Chapter 1

Welcome

Introduction to Birding

How to Use This Course

Chapter 2

Becoming a Birder

Getting the Gear

Finding & Identifying Birds

Documenting

Travel & Birding

Chapter 3

Conclusion

Conclusion

Meet Your Instructor

Lucas Hyce

Lucas Hyce

Luke is an outdoor educator and creator based in Alaska. While studying and practicing creative work, he’s spent adulthood traveling — walking the Camino de Santiago in Spain, backpacking around Iceland, exploring Japan, and road-tripping every region of the United States. His interest in traveling is largely linked to his passion for the outdoors and seeing new ways of life. In 2018, he decided to move back to his home state of Alaska and pursue environmental education.

Lucas Hyce

Birding 101

with Lucas Hyce