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Contrary to what your mind might conjure up at the mention of a bird
festival, there are no conga-line dancing birds, no elaborately costumed South
American Toucans, no beads thrown by flocks of turkeys in face paint! There are, however, many bird-related
activities for young and old, often highlighting a particular regional bird
population at peak migration times.
Workshops and Guest Speakers are often scheduled to further educate and
enlighten those in attendance. Be sure
to bring your camera and/or camcorder to capture all the images you might never
have a chance to witness anywhere else.
Learn the best ways to find and photograph birds, help to preserve their
habitats and generally enjoy the whole birding experience.
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Activities are geared to all family members, and can be free to
anyone. Some more extensively guided
field trips may require a small registration fee. Either way, there is so much to learn and discover
at a bird festival. The events take on
an almost 'county fair' persona with all the vendors and activities offered.
Local businesses and restaurants feature specials to coincide with the
festivities, and to take advantage of the happy atmosphere surrounding such an
event. No matter whether you are a
novice bird watcher or a seasoned pro, there are all kinds of ways to connect
to those who share your interests.
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There are often helpful presentations on how to identify different birds,
where to find them, and what their songs and calls sound like. Even if you never thought of yourself as a
'bird nerd', attending a bird festival might just make you a bona fide
birdwatcher!
Several upcoming festivals will highlight hummingbirds, shore birds,
cranes, eagles, hawks, owls and other raptors, birds of the prairie and
migratory songbirds. Discover a whole
new world: check the link at the end of
this post to find a bird festival—then go and join the family fun! Chances are there's a birding festival not far from where you live!
Grandma Pearl
For an extensive list of bird festivals and their dates, go to http://www.birdwatchingdaily.com/events/category/lectures-and-workshops/
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