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The Biology and Conservation of Birds

4 Credit HoursJune 15–26, 2026Instructors: Dr. Rob Bierregaard, Acadamy of Natural Sciences/Drexel University (Retired)This two-week intensive course offers a comprehensive introduction to avian biology, behavior, and conservation, grounded in both field experience and laboratory study. Mornings are spent on field excursions where students will develop bird identification skills by sight and sound while observing and interpreting behavior—examining not just what birds are doing, but why they do