Eastside Audubon will hold a class on shorebirds that will include a visit to the Washington coast.

Late summer and early fall are when thousands of shorebirds visit the coast on their migration from the Arctic to their wintering grounds. Young birds hatched just weeks ago join the southbound journey for the first time, making the fall migration an even more diverse and complex spectacle than the one in spring.

Instruction begins with an evening session in Kirkland on Thursday, Sept. 13. Professional photographer Tim Boyer will use his own work to teach the differences between species, between males and females, and between young shorebirds and adults.

Then, on Saturday, Sept. 15, the class will take a trip to the coast for a first-hand look at the behaviors that differentiate shorebirds and make them fun to watch.

The Sept. 13 class will be from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Northlake Unitarian Universalist Church, 308 4th Ave. South, Kirkland. The Sept. 15 field trip will be arranged in class.

Fees are $60 for Eastside Audubon members, $80 for non-members. Carpool cost for the coast field trip is additional. (Evening sessions only: $35 for members, $55 for non-members.)

Details are online at the Eastside Audubon website: www.eastsideaudubon.org.

Class size is limited, and early registration is advised. Registration is open now at office@eastsideaudubon.org or 425-576-8805.