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Fri, Oct 09
|Moss Landing State Beach
Birds Through the Eyes of a Nature Journal at the Monterey Festival of Birds
Let's sketch birds in the field and take notes in your journal to expand your learning in how to identify them, Melinda will offer easy ways to sketch moving birds, what kinds of notes to take including sounds and behaviors.
Time & Location
Oct 09, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM PDT
Moss Landing State Beach, Moss Landing State Beach, California 95039, USA
About the event
Birds Through the Eyes of a Nature Journal
Want to feed your love of birds while learning who's at the feeder? Or remember the details of a new bird you spotted? Come discover how a birding journal can enrich your birding while sharpening the skills you already use in the field.
Learn how and practice simple strategies to strengthen your observation skills, improve recall, bird song, behaviors, and deepen your understanding of birds through sketches, notes, and curiosity.
Whether you're keeping a life list or enjoying the birds in your yard, you'll create a lasting record of your encounters, notice more, ask better questions, and enrich every birding adventure.”
No drawing experience is needed—just curiosity and a love of birds. Bring a sketchbook/journal and pen. Colored pencils optional. Journaling kits will be available for sale.