Alabama Ornithological Society Video Channel
Educational video presentations on birds and birding have been created by AOS members which we would like to share with the birding public. A channel has been established on YouTube to offer these presentations, and in some cases edited PDF copies of the PowerPoint slides will also available for download. On the YouTube page for each video (press “See more”) is a brief description, as well as indexing to chapters allowing portions of the video to be viewed through direct links.
Videos and PDFs are copyrighted and are the property of each presenter/creator, though YouTube links and other materials can be shared for educational purposes without modification.
We encourage the addition of similar presentations for the educational collection. If you have a suitable video and would like to have it considered for the channel, contact Greg D. Jackson at g_d_jackson@bellsouth.net.
Currently Available Content
Tern Identification in Alabama & Northwest Florida
Andrew Haffenden (recent AOS President)
10 Oct 2020
How to identify the eight common tern species along our coast (plus Black Skimmer), with brief notes on three usually offshore terns.
Tern Identification in Alabama & Northwest Florida
The Plain Ones: Vireo Identification in Alabama & NW Florida
Dr. Greg D. Jackson (AOS Bird Records Curator, former AOS President)
16 Apr 2021
Discusses identification of all the vireos known in the AOS area plus four possible future candidates.
The Plain Ones: Vireo Identification in Alabama & NW Florida
Vireo identification PDF with photo/video credits:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qdOWaY47PhKfOuDvp-CkFZe5lGNZVeUf/view?usp=drive_link
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Birding Better with Geoff Hill
A twelve-video series by recent AOS President Dr. Geoff Hill on the best approaches to gaining skill in birding and having fun doing it.
- Welcome to Birding Better: Short introduction to series.
Welcome to Birding Better – Channel Trailer – YouTube
- Birding Basics: How to easily start birding in a stress-free manner.
Birding Basics Getting Started Youtube – YouTube
- Birding Photography Basics: Tips on how to begin photographing birds.
Birding Photography Basics – YouTube
- Do Not Take Down Your Bird Feeder: Explains why you should leave feeders up even if you see sick birds.
Do Not Take Down Your Bird Feeder – YouTube
- The Yellow Cardinal Explained by an Ornithologist: Color variations in birds explained by an expert in the field, highlighted by the famous “Yellow Cardinal.”
The Yellow Cardinal Explained by an Ornithologist – YouTube
- Merlin ID App: How to Use: Describes Cornell’s Merlin ID app and how to best use it.
- Breeding Bird Surveys: What is a Breeding Bird Survey and how do you run one?
Breeding Bird Surveys – YouTube
- Rare Bird Chase: What it’s like to dash across the state to chase a reported rare bird.
- The Mystery of Orange Waxwings: Why do some Cedar Waxwings have orange instead of yellow tail tips?
The Mystery of Orange Waxwings – YouTube
- Planning a Winter Birding Trip: Strategizing a winter trip to see multiple species in a single county.
Planning a Winter Bird Trip – YouTube
- Winter Birding: County Listing: County listing explained, with a winter trip to try for over 100 species in one county.
Winter Birding: County Listing – YouTube
- Finding Winter Songbirds: How to find songbirds in winter.
Finding Winter Birds – YouTube