Online Birding Course, Southern Africa

This comprehensive online birdwatching course has been specially designed for anyone who wants to delve deeper into bird behaviour and identification and take their knowledge of our feathered friends to the next level.

The course offers an exciting and interactive learning experience that allows you to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of birdwatching without having to leave your home. You will be guided through lively and varied lessons that provide both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

You can learn at your own pace and take the time you need to thoroughly understand and apply the content. The course gives you the opportunity to socialise with like-minded people and learn from experts, while enjoying the flexibility and convenience of learning from home.

Topics and activities of the Birding Online Course

Bird anatomy forms an essential component of the course curriculum. Under the guidance of birding experts, course participants will learn to identify various bird species by their physical features, habits, and preferred habitats. Online participants will receive lectures from specialist birding instructors.

#1 In-depth coverage of the Birding modules

#2 Live Q&A session with the lecturer and other course participants

#3 A birding assessment

This Online Birding Enthusiast curriculum was written by renowned birding specialist Joe Grosel (1966 – 2021). His passion for this subject is evident throughout the course.

Start and learning material

The course comprises twice-weekly live sessions starting at 6 pm (GMT+2). Upon registration, a detailed course schedule will be sent to all participants.

For those who get excited about the wilderness's smaller, more intricate details, this online birding course will ruffle your feathers—in a good way! You can take your passion for birds to new heights while brushing up on your practical skills.

Turning theory into practice

Explore your newly acquired birding knowledge by enrolling in a 7-day Birding in the Bush course in Pafuri, which is part of the world-renowned Kruger National Park. This course will take you through various habitats, allowing you to learn about the ecology and behavior of the birds in the area. Pafuri is a birding hotspot, providing ample opportunities for firsthand experience in bird identification, sightings, and, hopefully, spotting some bird 'specials'.

Please note: Registration for the Online Birding Enthusiast course will close two business days before the start date.

If you want to know more about the Birding Online Course, you can find detailed information here.