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Field Institute: Nature Speaks! Introducing Bird Language

Learn for yourself what the birds are saying!

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Bird Language is an ancient skill that all our ancestors used to help them survive and thrive for thousands of years. Every other animal in the ecosystem is part of the conversation and understands what the birds are saying, relying on them as the “newsfeed” of the ecosystem. This interspecies communication is now, for us humans, almost a forgotten language.

“Birds talk to each other, we can understand them, and it’s fun!" Joe Ellis, National Audubon Society, Board of Directors

Together, we will practice nature connection through an experiential workshop that activates all of our senses to understand what the birds are communicating to each other and us. A different perspective than bird watching.

Spend some time with us mindfully tuning into the “five voices” of the birds and to the meaning behind their various flight patterns. Then in small groups, we will create maps of the activity in the area, revealing the “story of the day” as the birds tell us what’s going in their habitat.

Are the birds ever talking about you?

Learn for yourself what they are saying… join Peter Bergen for a Bird Language unveiling.

No previous birding experience necessary!

Suggested Reading : "What the Robin Knows" by Jon Young (Optional)

Peter Bergen is one of the most sought after Nature Connection Specialist in California. Famous for influencing and guiding children and adults in forging lifelong relationships with the Natural World, Themselves and Each Other. And his greatest allies in this deep nature connection work, are of course, the Birds.

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