On April 6 at 10 a.m. the seventh in the series the Backyard Birding series will be “Bird Migration” presented by Tomás Setubal, aquatic ecologist for Olympic National Park. He will lead a discussion on the incredible phenomenon of migration and the mechanisms that govern this mass movement of avian species worldwide. The class is at the Dungeness River Audubon Center, 2151 W. Hendrickson Road, Sequim.

He will emphasize the bird species of Clallam County, which provides an important component of the Pacific Flyway’s migration route. He will discuss the arrivals and departures of key species, why this area’s varied habitats are important and why migration is inherent to the health and sustainability of bird populations.

Born in the bountiful tidelands of Puget Sound, Setubal lived his early years in Brazil. He later returned to the United States, specifically Virginia, where he took up birding. At college in Wisconsin, he focused his undergraduate studies in the field of ornithology. During his professional career, he has worked as a field biologist on numerous ornithology projects in Ecuador, Brazil, California and Washington. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a local expert about the fascinating phenomenon of bird migration.

Hosted by members of the Olympic Peninsula Audubon Society, the Backyard Birding series (10 classes) offers interested local residents information about observing and protecting wild birdlife in this region.

Backyard Birding can be taken either as individual classes or in a series. The cost of each session is $5. Admission is free for anyone under 18. For participants completing five sessions in the series, OPAS offers a free one-year membership.