Shorebirds (sandpipers, curlews, godwits, dowitchers, and plovers) are champions of long-distance migration. Each spring, these birds pass through Oregon on their way from wintering grounds in Central and South America to nesting grounds in the Arctic. While many shorebirds appear similar at first glance, each species possesses their own unique beauty and behavior.

This class will show you how to identify all the regularly occurring species in Oregon and give you a glimpse into their life histories.