Birding, Poetry & Power: Bird Sit

About Facilitator

Indigo Goodson-Fields is a poet, writer and birder based in Brooklyn. She served as a New York Birding Consultant on the For the Birds exhibition committee at Brooklyn Botanic Gardens. Indigo is featured on an episode of Always Be Birdin’ and The Brian Lehrer Show.

Objective

 Nature is for the birds! In this community bird sit, participants will become familiar with our local “backyard birds” and migratory birds and be able to identify them with sight and sound. This seated workshop will allow us to discuss community and bird behavior across themes of migration, symbolism, and more.

This gathering will end with a moment of reflection and journaling in response to a writing prompt provided by the artist. 

JUNE REFLECTION

Blue Jays are known for their ability to mimic other birds’ sounds, for their loud calls, and their ability to drive bomb a predator. Some see Blue Jays as bullies because they will work together to attack a hawk until the hawk flies away. Some see Blue Jays as protectors for this same reason. Take a moment to reflect on the bully/protector dichotomy and how perception can blur those lines.

What's Included

• 3 pairs of share binoculars

What to Bring

• Binoculars (optional) 
• Download Merlin Bird ID app to help identify birds by sound and sight (optional)
• Download eBird to keep track of the birds you see (optional)

Requirements

This is a 1.5-hour, seated, workshop. 

Disclaimer

Rain or shine. If weather is inclement, we will email participants 2 hours before the start of the event. Wheelchair accessible. Bathroom accessible.