Descanso Events
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Introduction to Birding
October 5 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am
$20 – $25
Join Omar Alui for an informative talk on Descanso bird habitats and a related search for birds in the garden on Saturday, October 5.
See how bird life changes in each habitat and how birds have evolved to take advantage of their surroundings.
From oak woodlands, flower gardens, chaparral shrubland, and wetlands, each area is unique in what it provides and the bird species it hosts. Come explore and learn!
$20 for members, $25 for non-members. Advance registration required, register here.
About Omar Alui
Omar Alui is a birder and naturalist originally from New York. He has always loved nature and the outdoors, but found that moving to California really opened his eyes to the abundance of habitat and wildlife that surrounds us.
He is eager to share the wonders of birds with others, and is always hoping to open some eyes to the beautiful natural world we are a part of.
