Avian evolution - Fall 2018

This is a special class sponsored by Marin Audubon and taught at the Audubon Center in Tiburon. It focuses on Avian Evolution - including the scientists whose work has led to the modern theory of evolution, the evolutionary processes that have resulted in over 10,000 species of birds today, and the geological events that have been much of the cause of today's avian multitude.

There will be 6 Thursday classes starting October 18 and running through December 6. Two field trips will be scheduled on several alternate days.

Instructors: Bruce Mast & Bob Lewis
Provider: Marin Audubon
Meets: Richardson Bay Audubon Center, 376 Greenwood Beach Road, Tiburon
Dates: 6 Thursdays, 7-8:30 PM, Oct 18, 25; Nov 1, 15, 29 and Dec 6.

Class and Field trip itinerary

Oct 18 7 - 8:30	History of Evolutionary Thought	Bruce
Oct 25 7 - 8:30	How Birds Evolve	Bob
Oct 28  8:00 AM	Las Gallinas WTF, San Rafael Adaptation FT	Bob
Nov 3  8:00 AM	Las Gallinas WTF, San Rafael Adaptation FT	Bob
Nov 1 7 - 8:30	Dinosaurs to Birds	Bob
Nov 15  8:30 AM	Sub-oscines & South America	Bob
Nov 17 8:00	Point Reyes, location TBD California Habitats FT	Bruce
Nov 29 7 - 8:30	North America	Bruce
Dec 1 8:00	Point Reyes, location TBD California Habitats FT	Bruce
Dec 6 7 - 8:30	California Habitats	Bruce

 

 

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Field trip Directions
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