Welcome to SCVBA Learn! Here you can find resources for classes taught at SCVBA.
Check here for information about new classes or to access class materials and videos from classes you’ve attended or for which you’ve purchased viewing access. Most classes also come with access to our Discord server, where attendees can post questions for the instructor, upload photos and interact with each other.
Introduction to Birding: February 6, 2023
Just getting started birding? This video will introduce you to some of our local birds and help you get ready for the Great Backyard Bird Count .
Raptors: August 15, 22, 29, 2022
A three-part course on the birds of prey of Santa Clara County.
Now available in our Online Store
Click to view the Shorebirds lite video
(free for everyone)
Shorebirds lite: July 23, 2022
A short presentation about the Shorebirds of Santa Clara County that can be searched for in the July-August timeframe. Originally presented during SCVBA’s Annual Event and available free here.
Click to view class materials for Sparrows (attendees only)
Sparrows: March 7, 14 & 21, 2022
Brush up on your identification skills for those “Little Brown Jobs” that confound so many of us. We discuss the taxonomy, behavior and field marks of resident and migrant species, as well as the occasional rarities.
Now available in our Online Store.
Click to view class materials for Waterfowl (attendees only)
Waterfowl: January 10, 17 & 24, 2022
A three-part class (with field trips!) on our local ducks, geese, & swans.
Now available in our Online Store.
Click to view class materials for eBird Part 1 (free for everyone)
eBird Part 1: “A Light Breeze” October 4, 2021
An introduction to eBird Mobile.
Available for free in our Online Store.
Click to view class materials for Warblers (attendees only)
Warblers: September 6, 13 & 20, 2021.
Click to view class materials for Shorebirds (attendees only)
Shorebirds: August 9, 16 & 23, 2021.
Flycatchers: March 15 & 22, 2021. This two part class is taught by Matthew Dodder, Executive Director of SCVBA.
Available in our Online Store.
Click to view class materials for Flycatchers (attendees only)
Click to view class materials for Gulls (attendees only)
Gulls: January 18, 25 & February 1, 2021. This three part class is taught by Matthew Dodder, Executive Director of SCVBA.
Available in our Online Store.
Class participants can find videos of the classes and other supporting class materials here (page is for class attendees only).