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These are "field" oriented, 1 credit classes specifically designed 
to introduce the novice to the fauna and flora of the Great Dismal 
Swamp and to the birds of Tidewater.  Classes will meet at predesignated 
field sites at 8:00 am (or leave TCC, Chesapeake at 7:30 am).  Class will
consist of a single "general" meeting on campus followed by 4 Saturday 
morning field trips (every other Saturday) according to the schedule below.
Students will be required to maintain a daily journal. 

Class Requirements
- Binoculars (approx $20-$40)
- Field Guide for Eastern U.S. Birds - pick one of your choice (approx $15-$20)

[What to bring] [Map of Swamp] [Master Bird List for Swamp] [Bird Links]
[History of the Swamp] [History of the Ditches]

Feb 1 Bio 195-81/82 8:00 a.m. - Meeting, rm 135-Pass Bldg-Ches Campus
Mar 8 ID Birds Jericho & Washington Ditches [Species List] [Directions]
Mar 29 ID Birds Lake Drummond/Railroad Ditch [Species List] [Directions]
Apr 12 ID Birds Washington Ditch [Species List] [Directions]
Apr 19 ID Birds Cancelled [Directions]
Apr 26 ID Birds Lake Drummond/Railroad Ditch [Species List] [Directions]


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