Discover the
Beauty of Birds

Birding and natural history classes, field reports, essays and tours around the Bay Area, California and the West with Ted Pierce.

Welcome to Birding with Ted!

Voted Best Avian Educator by the Editors of the East Bay Express in 2003, Ted Pierce shares his philosophy about birding and life. Ted teaches how to enjoy bird watching in a collegial and fun manner. The goal isn't to build up the competitive "life list" of species seen; rather it is a way to learn about the environment and to sharpen one's observation skills. At this website, you can explore Ted's upcoming tours, classes, field reports and nature essays. Look for periodic updates.

Upcoming Tours
Bolinas Tour
MAY 7, 2012, 8am-4pm

This trip will combine a tour of the village, a visit to the Bolinas Museum, great birding along Bolinas Lagoon.... Read more

Sierras
JUNE 15-17 & JULY 13-15

For John Muir the Sierras were the Holy Grail of California wilderness. When you visit, it's easy to see why... Read more

Monterrey
AUGUST 17-19
Monterey Area Weekend Birding Tour

Monterey Bay is one of the most scenic areas of the entire California coastline, with an extraordinary concentration of wildlife... Read more