bird Language Classes

The calls and postures of birds can tell us much about what is happening in the world - the location of predators, presence of other humans, and even our own awareness and mindset. Designed to support anyone who wishes to expand their understanding of what is happening on the landscape, these classes explores bird language and its applications: to understanding birds, to relationships, to tracking, and to the quiet mind. Explore how our presence on the land is felt by the more-than-human world.

​We are not offering any Bird Language class in 2026. Please check back again next year!
Introduction to Bird Language - Online Class
Thursday, March 10, 2022, 6pm-8pm
Ever wonder what birds talk about? Songbirds constantly dialogue about land and aerial predators... and us! With the potential to change your life, Bird Language is ancient wisdom we can apply right now. Learn how and have a chance to ask the instructor any questions for our upcoming "Bird Language Field Trip", below

When: Thursday, March 10, 2022, 6pm-8pm.
Where: Online
Cost: FREE. Advance registration necessary.
Bird Language Field Trip

Saturday April 16, 2022, 8:00am - 2:00pm
The calls and postures of birds can tell us much about what is happening in the world - the location of predators, presence of other humans, and even our own awareness and mindset. Designed to support anyone who wishes to expand their understanding of what is happening on the landscape, this course explores bird language and its applications: to understanding birds, to relationships, to tracking, and to the quiet mind. Explore how our presence on the land is felt by the more-than-human world.

During this class, core routines of invisibility will be practiced along with "group sit spots," followed by debriefing, questioning, and storytelling. Suggestions for further learning will be provided. Suggested: Introduction to Bird Language (above).  Registered participants will receive detailed directions to location and a supply list.

When: Saturday April 16, 2022, 8:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Natural Area, located near Carver, about a 45 minute drive from Portland
Cost: $75. Current Cascadia Wild volunteers receive $10 off the cost, use promo code CaWVolunteer10off at checkout.
About the instructor:
GuruSurya Khalsa has been studying bird language since 2008 and has been teaching bird language workshops through PCC, the Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge and METRO. Most mornings you can find her on her small porch in SE Portland tuning into the Song Sparrows, Crows and other “regulars”. Once a week, she’s often participating in a group bird sit in Mt. Tabor Park. GuruSurya is passionate about helping people recognize that their own state of being and awareness determines how much they experience while out on the land - or in the city!