Explorations in Natural Sciences Behind Birding: Birds in the
City Now - February 20, 2013 Wednesday | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. -
Scott Davies Birds are extraordinary creatures, not only because
they look and sound beautiful but because they behave in such
varied and fascinating ways. In this new series instructed by
ornithologist Scott Davies, we will study the biology behind
many of these behaviors, giving you a new appreciation for the
birds you see in the Garden, at home and in your travels. Birds
in the City The urbanized areas of the world are expected to
increase dramatically over the next 50 years, making them one of
the fastest-growing ecosystems on earth. As a relatively new
city, Phoenix provides an excellent opportunity to study the
radical environmental changes urbanization causes. This class
will investigate how the lives of birds are changed by expanding
cities. We will discuss subjects such as breeding, behavior,
anatomy and species distribution. - Class enrollment limit: 24
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