HOME Syllabus contents: Course Description Required Readings Other Items Brown Creeper	ESC 451., Fall Quarter 2003 Biology and Conservation of Birds Cedar Waxwing
	Syllabus Instructor: Dave Manuwal Office: 101 Winkenwerder Hall Office Hours: Wednesdays 1:30 e-mail: auklet@u.washington.edu Phone: 206-543-1585 Class Meeting Location: 105 Winkenwerder
	Course Description This course is designed to be a gateway to the world of avian biology and birding. It covers the major principles of natural history, avian reproductive biology, population ecology, and national and international conservation strategies for various groups of birds. The emphasis is on western United States. Prerequisites: college-level general biology is recommended. Offered in odd years.   Required Readings Text: Gill,F. Ornithology,3rd Edition Extra readings: selected journal articles-to be announced   Burrowing Owl <-- RETURN TO TOP Some interesting websites Yellow-rumped (Audubon's) Warbler U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Washington Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Birdnet (lots of links here) Institute of Bird Populations  Environment Canada Raptor migration UW Student Chapter of the Wildlife Society
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