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Woodlands Garden is hosting a FREE series of birding talks on select Thursday mornings, starting Feb. 5th.
The dates and topics are below.
These events are FREE and open to the public — no registration required! Just show up at the Visitor Center.
The talks start at 10:30 a.m. and last about an hour.
Dr. Ram Ramamurthy will introduce you to the world of birding.
The talks are perfect for first-time birders, or those who would like to learn more about the avian species.
Join for one talk or all of them, to learn more about the joys of birding, understanding the diversity of bird songs, and the inside scoop on how birds work.
Woodlands Garden is located at:
932 Scott Blvd
Decatur, GA 30030
There is free parking on site.
Schedule of events
Thursday, February 5, 2026
10:30 a.m.
The Joy of Birding
This is an introduction to the hobby of Bird Watching, also referred to as Birding. This talk targets first-time birders, or those who like to learn more about the avian species.
Topics covered in this talk will include what it takes to be a birder, startling facts about birds, why we care about birds, studies in mental health benefits associated with this hobby, an overview of bird anatomy, bird song, and bird conservation.
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Thursday, February 19, 2026
10:30 a.m.
Visualizing Bird Song: Seeing What We Hear
Close your eyes for a moment and imagine a morning walk. You may not see many birds, but you hear them
everywhere—chirps, whistles, trills, buzzes.
For most of us, birds are first noticed not by sight, but by sound. Birdsong has fascinated humans for centuries. Long before field guides or binoculars, people identified birds by their voices.
Today, thanks to technology, we can go one step further—we can see bird song. This talk is about how we take something fleeting and invisible, like sound, and turn it into something we can look at, study, and even enjoy as art.
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Thursday, March 12, 2026
10:30 a.m.
How Birds Work: From Bones to Beak
How can a bird lift itself into the air, sing such beautiful songs, or display such striking colors? This 60-minute talk takes a friendly, behind-the-scenes look at how birds work.
Learn how lightweight bones and strong muscles make flight possible, how birds breathe while flying, and why beaks come in so many shapes and sizes.
This talk is designed for curious adults with no science background required. It will let you see birds in a new way while you’re outdoors.
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