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 .

Watch this free video.


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


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.

Watch this free video.


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.


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.


eBird Part 1: “A Light Breeze” October 4, 2021

An introduction to eBird Mobile.

Available for free in our Online Store.


Warblers: September 6, 13 & 20, 2021.

Available in our Online Store.


Shorebirds: August 9, 16 & 23, 2021.

Available in our Online Store.


Flycatchers: March 15 & 22, 2021. This two part class is taught by Matthew Dodder, Executive Director of SCVBA.

Available in our Online Store.



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).