ASU Osher Lifelong Learning Institute: Birds of the Sonoran Desert - The Desert Dozen

Many birds of the desert-urban interface may be familiar to you, but they are often misidentified and misunderstood. This class focuses on a dozen of our common species to help you learn more about them. We'll cover the cactus wren our state bird!), the whimsical and popular Gambel's quail, the noisy mockingbird and the ubiquitous Anna's hummingbird and mourning dove. 

We'll also discuss invasive species such as the city pigeon, European starling, great-tailed grackle and house sparrow. Discover which bird is a medal-winner, which is a real estate developer, and which appears on the Audubon Watchlist for declining populations. Part of class will be held outdoors, with the hope of seeing some of these birds. Pleases bring binoculars, if you have them, and wear comfortable walking shoes!

Registration Required. Cost for the class: $19.00/person.

Please click www.asuolli.org to get started.

How to Register:

       1. After clicking on the link above, click on the 'Sign In or Create Account' button on the OLLI at ASU website.

      2. Click “Browse Current Classes” at the top of the website next to the 'house'. Then select the Semester Membership you'd like and add it to your cart. The click the "x" in the top right corner to go back to the list of classes. You can add as many or as few classes as you would like.

The cost of the membership is $30, or you can buy (in August only) a one year membership which has benefits suck as special events and free classes throughout the year.

      3. When you have finished choosing your classes, you will click “CHECKOUT” and complete payment process.

      4. You will receive a confirmation email once process is completed from olli@asu.edu.

IMPORTANT: ASU did not transfer any information from the old system. Everyone will need to create a new account.