Grab your binoculars, field guide and notebook!
Whether your interest in birds lies with their songs and calls, their beauty and diversity, or you’re seeking a connection with nature, the Birdwatching Diploma Course will guide you in this enriching hobby and engaging with the birdwatching community.
Centre of Excellence – Birdwatching Diploma Course
What Will You Learn?
Beginning with an introduction to the subject, you’ll explore some of the important features of birds that birdwatchers look out for, the history of the pastime, birdwatching communities, and the equipment you’ll need and how to use it.
It’s then on to the various methods of bird identification – visual indicators, such as size and colour patterns, and variations of behaviour and sound. We’ll look at birds that are commonly found in the UK and the various classifications of birds and the species within them.
You’ll receive valuable strategies to familiarise yourself with the birds local to your area, including how best to use feeders and birdbaths, and how to plan birdwatching trips to get the most out of them. We’ll also take a deeper look at the birds you can see in the UK during the year depending on the season.
The course concludes with an exploration of the role birds play in our ecosystem, and how you can contribute to bird conservation efforts.
Please note: while this course focuses on UK birdwatching, the knowledge contained within can be used globally.
By studying this course, you will:
- Understand the equipment you’ll need and how to use it
- Explore bird identification methods
- Learn how to use your outdoor space to attract local birds
- Discover how to plan a birdwatching trip
- Become aware of how birdwatching changes with seasonal migration
- Understand the importance of birds for our ecosystems and how to aid conservation
Course Syllabus
What will I learn on the course?
Module 1: An Introduction to Bird Watching
Module 2: Birdwatching Equipment and Protocol
Module 3: How to Identify Birds I
Module 4: How to Identify Birds II
Module 5: Birds in the UK and How to Identify Them
Module 6: More About Birds
Module 7: Getting to Know Your Local Birds
Module 8: Planning Birdwatching Trips
Module 9: Birdwatching Through the UK Seasons
Module 10: Helping Our Ecosystem
Who Would Benefit from This Course?
If you find yourself captivated by birds, the Birdwatching Diploma Course will help you to discover more about them and help you to further understand and engage with these fascinating creatures.
An inexpensive hobby with a welcoming community, birdwatching is also great for reducing stress levels, as you can enjoy all the benefits of the outdoors or a welcome break in your daily routine by attracting birds to your garden.
Course Features
- Lectures 0
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 10 weeks
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 76
- Assessments Yes
