Course Detail: Following the Flock: Spring Bird Migration

Discover the wonder of bird migration in Following the Flock! This engaging course welcomes both new and experienced birders to explore the seasonal movements of birds across North America. Using popular digital tools such as eBird, BirdCast, and Merlin, participants will learn how to track migration patterns, predict sightings, and identify species in real time. Through guided instruction and hands-on observation, you'll gain a deeper understanding of bird behavior, habitats, and the environmental factors that influence migration. Whether you're continuing from Birding 101 or joining for the first time, this program offers a fun and interactive way to connect with nature and experience the excitement of following the flock.

Program Detail: 26SP-CPFLOCK-01PS

Schedule:

Every day, starting on 03/12/26 and ending on 03/12/26

Times:

06:00pm-08:00pm EDT

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Price:

Regular Registration : $29.00

Instructors

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Stan Gray

Biography:

Stan Gray is a renowned gardener celebrated for his expertise in cultivating a wide

array of iris varieties. His mastery is vividly displayed in the vast iris collection he has

meticulously developed and maintains at the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens in

Savannah. Nationally recognized, he is affectionately known as Mr. Green Genes and

Georgia's Iris Evangelist. A resident of Savannah since 2005, Stan has dedicated over

a decade to serving on the Board of Directors for the Friends of the Coastal Gardens.

Beyond his horticultural activities, he is an active member of the Ogeechee Audubon

Society, where he shares his passion for birding as a local expert. Each year, he leads

crucial bird counts and educational outings, contributing significantly to the

understanding of regional avian populations. Notably, Stan has been instrumental in

researching the winter population dynamics of Rusty Blackbirds in coastal Georgia, a

species at growing risk due to habitat loss.

Stan is a 1972 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point. After

having served in the U.S. Army for 22 years, he ran training programs and science-

based conferences for The Nature Conservancy and NatureServe.

Facility Detail

Statesboro Campus

301 CPE Center

10449 US HWY 301 South

Statesboro, GA 30458