This class begins with a one-hour slide show and discussion to introduce you to the basics of Harlequin Duck ecology. After the introduction, our Glacier Institute Instructor Lisa Bate will spend about 5-6 hours with you in the field, finding and watching ducks along upper McDonald Creek. You will return to Glacier Institute Field Camp by about 3:00 PM. Back in the classroom, we’ll spend about an hour mapping out summer/winter locations of any banded Harlequins that we see in the field and will talk about what Harlequins need from us to survive and thrive in their summer and winter homes. The course will end by 4 p.m. and will not be cancelled due to weather.
Event Description:This class begins with a one-hour slide show and discussion to introduce you to the basics of Harlequin Duck ecology. After the introduction, our Glacier Institute Instructor Lisa Bate will spend about 5-6 hours with you in the field, finding and watching ducks along upper McDonald Creek. You will return to Glacier Institute Field Camp by about 3:00 PM. Back in the classroom, we’ll spend about an hour mapping out summer/winter locations of any banded Harlequins that we see in the field and will talk about what Harlequins need from us to survive and thrive in their summer and winter homes. The course will end by 4 p.m. and will not be cancelled due to weather.