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Huron Fringe Birding Festival
25 May 2012 — 03 Jun 2012
MacGregor Point Provincial Park is located at the base of Ontario's Bruce Peninsula, a natural migration corridor. The Bruce is known for diverse and unique botany, landforms and shoreline habitats and provides an ideal backdrop for our birding festival. Guided hikes, tours, workshops & evening presentations are designed for both novice and experienced birders. Local experts are your guides.
Location
Port Elgin,
ON,
Canada
Organization Information
Organization Name: Friends of MacGregor Point
Contact Person: Norah Toth
Phone Number: 1-519-389-6231
Website: http://www.friendsofmacgregor.org
Down East Spring Birding Festival
25 May 2012 — 28 May 2012
This festival offers birders a multitude of guided hikes with local experts, a puffin trip to Machias Seal Island, birding among the Canadian maritime islands on a lobster boat, and the unparrelled tranquility & natural beauty of the Cobscook Bay area. The terrain boasts protected open space, dispersed population and a large variety of habitat insuring a large variety of species.
Location
Cobscook Bay Region,
ME,
US
Organization Information
Organization Name: Cobscook Community Learning Center
Contact Person: Jeanne Guisinger
Phone Number: 207-733-2233
Website: http://www.downeastbirdfest.org
Dorion's Canyon Country Birding Festival
26 May 2012 — 27 May 2012
Pre-registration required.
2 Day event held in NW Ontario.
Visit www.dorionbirdfest.ca for more information and registration options.
Great Guides, Great Birds,Great People, Great Food!
Location
Dorion,
ON,
Canada
Organization Information
Organization Name: Dorion's Canyon Country Birding Festival
Contact Person: Ed Chambers
Phone Number: 807-857-2265
Website: http://www.dorionsbirdfest.ca
Leelanau Peninsula BirdFest
30 May 2012 — 03 Jun 2012
Come to our beautiful county to see the birds that migrate through your yard as they carry out their nesting responsibilities at our birding venues. Join us May 30 – June 3, 2012 for the Second Annual Leelanau Peninsula BirdFest, where you can see more than a hundred different species of nesting birds, including the rare Great Lakes Piping Plover.
See website: http://www.mibirdfest.com
Location
Lake Leelanau,
MI,
US
Organization Information
Organization Name: Fountain Point Resort
Contact Person: Theo Early
Phone Number: (231) 256-9800
Website: http://www.mibirdfest.com/
Yakutat Tern Festival
31 May 2012 — 03 Jun 2012
The Yakutat area hosts one of the largest and southernmost known breeding colonies of Aleutian Terns, and the incredible habitat diversity translates into opportunities for birders to view over 200 species of birds, making Yakutat a world class birding destination. Participants will enjoy such activities as field trips, art exhibits, youth educational activities, cultural programs, and seminars.
Location
Yakutat,
AK,
US
Organization Information
Organization Name: U.S. Forest Service
Contact Person: Susan Oehlers
Phone Number: (907) 784-3359
Website: http://www.yakutatternfestival.org
Acadia Birding Festival
31 May 2012 — 03 Jun 2012
Experience the birding wonders of Maine, from boreal to ocean – warblers, puffins, and more. We offer field trips, pelagic trips, paddling adventures, workshops, social gatherings, and evening presentations. Join Pete Dunne and Kevin Karlson on these adventures around Acadia National Park, Mount Desert Island, and beyond. By land or by sea, we’ll find some exciting birds for you to see.
Location
Bar Harbor,
ME,
US
Organization Information
Organization Name: Acadia Birding Festival
Contact Person: Becky Marvil
Phone Number: 207-233-3694
Website: http://www.acadiabirdingfestival.com
10th Great Adirondack Birding Celebration
01 Jun 2012 — 03 Jun 2012
3 Great days of the best boreal birding found in the northeast. Field trips to look for Bicknell's thrush, black-backed woodpecker, boreal chickadee, olive-sided flycatcher, and breeding wood warblers just to name a few.
Richard Crossley keynote speaker Sat eve. Lectures, workshops, receptions and more.
Location
Paul Smiths,
NY,
US
Organization Information
Organization Name: Paul Smith's College VIC
Contact Person: Brian McAllister
Phone Number: 518-327-6241
Website: http://www.adirondacklakes.com/recreation/birding/great-adirondack-birding-celebration.html
Canaan Valley Birding Festival
01 Jun 2012 — 03 Jun 2012
Join us at the "Warbler Crossroads", where over 130 species may be seen and/or heard.
Location
Davis,
WV,
US
Organization Information
Organization Name: Canaan Valley Resort
Contact Person: David Vance
Phone Number: 304-866-4121 ext. 27
Website: http://www.canaanresort.com
8th Annual Adirondack Birding Festival
08 Jun 2012 — 10 Jun 2012
Join us for a festival celebrating the Boreal Birds of the Adirondacks. This 3 day event will feature hikes, canoe trips, walks, safaris, outings and seminars throughout the county. All events are free, bur registration is required for each outdoor event. Visit our site for a complete and downloadable schedule of events.
Location
Speculator,
NY,
US
Organization Information
Organization Name: Hamilton County Tourism
Contact Person: Dean Nervik
Phone Number: 518-548-3076
Website: http://www.adirondackexperience.com
KVAS Hummingbird Nature Festival
09 Jun 2012
Kaskaskia Valley Audubon Society Hummingbird Nature Festival
This event features hummingbird banding ($5), bluebird workshop for the children ($5), nature exhibits and presentations, live snakes, turtles, plant sales and birds of prey rehabilitated by Treehouse Wildlife Center.
There will a voluntary $2 parking donation, 1/2 of which will go to Illinois Audubon Land Trust Fund.
Location
New Athens,
IL,
US
Organization Information
Organization Name: Kaskaskia Valley Audubon Society
Contact Person: Debbie Newman
Phone Number: 618-684-4799
Website: http://www.e-kvas.org
Northwoods Birding Camp
15 Jun 2012 — 22 Jun 2012
Join Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary for the 2nd annual adult Northwoods Birding Camp! Campers will enjoy a full yet flexible schedule filled with opportunities to hike, bird watch, learn from locally and nationally known birding experts, explore the birding opportunities in the local area on optional field trips, relax in a beautiful and serene setting and so much more!
Location
Sarona,
WI,
US
Organization Information
Organization Name: Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary
Contact Person: Storme Nelson, Executive Director
Phone Number: 715-635-6543
Website: http://hunthill.org/experience-hunt-hill/northwoods-birding-camp/
Camrose Purple Martin Festival
17 Jun 2012
Come to beautiful Camrose, Alberta, Canada to celebrate Purple Martins. We'll offer guest speakers, kids' activities, fine food, field trips, and more. We'll have sessions for advanced and beginner martin enthusiasts. Join us June 17, 2012 at the Bailey Theatre (4949-50 Street)
Location
Camrose,
AB,
Canada
Organization Information
Organization Name: Camrose Wildlife and Stewardship Society
Contact Person: Glen Hvenegaard
Phone Number: 780-679-1574
Website: http://www.camrose.com/index.aspx?nid=168
Southwest Wings Birding and Nature Festival
01 Aug 2012 — 04 Aug 2012
Arizona's oldest and best Birding and Nature Festival.
Sierra Vista, AZ
August 1 – 4, 2012
The 2012 Southwest Wings Birding and Nature Festival will be held at Cochise College in Sierra Vista at the foot of the Huachuca Mountains. We are just a few minutes away most of SE Arizona's most famous birding areas.
Location
Sierra Vista,
AZ,
US
Organization Information
Organization Name: SW Wings
Contact Person: Gordon Lewis
Phone Number: 520-366-5560
Website: http://swwings.org
Tucson Bird & Wildlife Festival
15 Aug 2012 — 19 Aug 2012
Experience Southeast Arizona birding at its best: exciting monsoon birding, peak hummingbird diversity, Sonoran Desert and Sky Islands specialty birds.
Expert-led field trips to nearby birding and butterfly hotspots, Nature Expo with interactive exhibits, live critters, Vendor Marketplace, and free talks. Birding workshops, dinner programs, Sky Islands Birding Cup Big Day Competition.
Location
Tucson,
AZ,
US
Organization Information
Organization Name: Tucson Audubon Society
Contact Person: Erin Olmstead
Phone Number: 520-629-0510
Website: http://www.tucsonaudubon.org/festival
Tanana Valley Alaska Sandhill Crane Festival
24 Aug 2012 — 26 Aug 2012
Over 2500 Sandhill Cranes annually stage on the 200 acre Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge close to Fairbanks Alaska. The colts (young),recently fledged, are seen and heard with their parents. Opportunities for viewing and photography are excellent. Festival events include talks, walks and workshops for all ages. The 2012 featured guest is Dr George Arcibald.
Location
Fairbanks,
AK,
US
Organization Information
Organization Name: Friends of Creamer's Field
Contact Person: Christine Huff
Phone Number: 907-452-5162
Website: http://www.creamersfield.org
HummerBird Celebration
13 Sep 2012 — 16 Sep 2012
Come celebrate the fall migration of ruby-throated hummingbirds and all birds during the 24th annual HummerBird Celebration in Rockport and Fulton, Texas. Enjoy speakers, programs, vendors, boat and bus tours, field trips, exhibits and more.
Location
Rockport,
TX,
US
Organization Information
Organization Name: Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce
Contact Person: Sandy Jumper
Phone Number: 1-800-242-0071
Website: http://www.rockporthummingbird.com
Batumi Bird Festival
19 Sep 2012 — 23 Sep 2012
Batumi Raptor Count's 5th anniversery is celebrated with by the Batumi Bird Festival. The full four-day program will encompass a diversity of birding activities, all related to the study and conservation of the migration spectacle. We guarantee you lots of raptors (up to 35000 daily) and other migrants, interesting lectures, delicious Georgian cuisine and a warm and hospital atmosphere.
Location
Batumi,
Georgia
Organization Information
Organization Name: Batumi Raptor Count
Contact Person: Johannes Jansen
Phone Number: +32486414918
Website: http://www.batumiraptorcount.org
The Cote-Nord bird festival
21 Sep 2012 — 23 Sep 2012
The Cote-Nord bird festival is held in the Tadoussac area, well known as a hotspot for whalewatching. The north shore of the St.Lawrence river is a major migratory corridor between the end of August until the end of November. The festival is a unique opportunity to see a huge variety of birds. Take part to shorebirds field trips, pelagic seabirds cruises, bird banding demos, etc.
Location
Tadoussac,
PQ,
Canada
Organization Information
Organization Name: Observatoire d'oiseaux de Tadoussac
Contact Person: Pascal Cote
Phone Number: 418 232-6249
Website: http://www.festivalmigrateurs.com
Wings and Wildflowers
28 Sep 2012 — 30 Sep 2012
Visitors will celebrate the wonder of our Birds, Wildflowers and Natural Areas.
Offering numerous acclaimed speakers,workshops,authors,tour leaders & programs, this festival promises to offer something for everyone. Unique birding programs will be available by pontoon boat, wagon, carriage, and kayak.
Special access to key remote areas will be available.
Location
Tavares,
FL,
US
Organization Information
Organization Name: Lake County Tourism
Contact Person: Kathy Pagan
Phone Number: 352 429 4755
Website: http://www.lakecountyfl.com/birding
Ding Darling Days
14 Oct 2012 — 20 Oct 2012
Family Fun Day kicks off a week of eco-activities with all-free refuge tram tours, live wildlife presentations, a puppet parade, hot dogs, kids crafts, and more. Birding, boating, and kayaking tours fill the week. The 23rd annual celebration ends with Conservation Art Day, where Duck Stamp winners, other artists, and a refuge photography tram tour are highlights.
Location
Sanibel Island,
FL,
US
Organization Information
Organization Name: J.N. "Ding" Darling NWR
Contact Person: Toni Westland
Phone Number: 239 472 1100
Website: http://www.dingdarlingdays.com
Cape May Autumn Birding Festival THE Bird Show
26 Oct 2012 — 28 Oct 2012
Held during the peak of fall migration, naturalist led field trips, indoor & outdoor workshops, lectures, boat trips, and more. Witness amazing fall migration of hawks, eagles, owls, seabirds. THE Bird Show is back at the new Cape May Convention Hall with live hawks & owls, wildlife artists, crafters, tour & optics companies and other nature related exhibits.
Location
Cape May,
NJ,
US
Organization Information
Organization Name: Cape May Bird Observatory
Contact Person: Sheila Lego
Phone Number: 609-884-2736
Website: http://www.BirdCapeMay.org
Everglades Birding Festival
17 Jan 2013 — 21 Jan 2013
Explore South Florida-Everglades, STA 5, Corkscrew, Keys, South Dade and more targeting Snail Kite, Limpkin, Painted Bunting, Short-tailed Hawk, Lesser Nighthawk, up to 6 Owls, exotics and 150 plus species. Focus on gaining advanced birding skills in mini workshops applied in all day field trips. NEW Photography Workshop and field trips. Small groups, top guides, James Currie keynote and fun.
Location
Plantation/Ft. Lauderdale,
FL,
US
Organization Information
Organization Name: Everglades Birding Festival
Contact Person: Paddy Cunningham
Phone Number: 954-926-5458
Website: http://www.evergladesbirdingfestival.com www.birdadventure.com
Whooping Crane Festival
21 Feb 2013 — 24 Feb 2013
Annual festival celebrating the endangered Whooping Cranes that winter in our area. Birding tours by boat and bus, renowned speakers, exhibits, nature related trade show, arts & crafts, photography workshops and more.
Location
Port Aransas,
TX,
US
Organization Information
Organization Name: Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce/Tourist Bureau
Contact Person: Ann Bracher Vaughan
Phone Number: 800-45-COAST
Website: http://www.whoopingcranefestival.org