MAR 440 Coastal Birds of Alabama

Credit, two hours.
This course, designed for advanced Marine Science and Biology majors, highlights the diverse coastal birdlife of the northern Gulf of Mexico. With a focus on the study of avian ecology in the field, this class will include a significant emphasis on the use of both sight and sound as means of field identification. A variety of habitats will be explored, including barrier island nesting grounds, the Mobile-Tensaw River basin, local marshes, and other unique coastal habitats. Students will also be introduced to a variety of field ornithology techniques including bird-banding, Survey techniques, and monitoring methodologies. Cross-listed as: BIO 440 Prerequisite(s): BIO 211, BIO 212.