All-new Wildlife Festival Saturday Oct 3, 2008
11 a.m., Birding by Ear Participants will learn how to identify native birds by their calls. Noon, Tails and Scales Snakes and an alligator will be on display. (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
Scottsdale resorts Oct 3, 2008
Other activities offered at this AAA Five Diamond destination include desert hiking, mountain biking, wildlife watching, birding, rock climbing, hot air balloon rides, exercise classes at the health club and swimming at one of the resort's four swimming pools. However, if relaxation is more your style, you can kick back at the Golden Door Spa - a 33,000-square-foot spa modeled after the original Golden Door in Escondido, California. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Summer Festivals Oct 3, 2008
Southwest Wings Birding e Festival ... Butterfly, dragonfly, geology and history trips, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Birding trips, 7 a.m. to noon, or 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission, $15. (AZCentral -- Travel)
North Dakota landmark closing after 18 years Sep 25, 2008
It also houses a seed business and a birding business that they will continue to run. And not just anyone would have been able to take over the business "because of the learning curve with sunflowers and all of the other natural materials," she said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Business is closing after 18 years Sep 25, 2008
She plans to spend more time with family and friends and other interests, including promoting birding in the region ... It also houses a seed business and a birding business that they will continue to run. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
For the birds Sep 24, 2008
Published: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 12:05 AM CDT Through a special hobby one local senior is mixing his love of gardening with his love of bird watching, making birdhouses out of all natural ingredients. Cecil Bryant, who will turn 93 on Oct. 22, grows gourds in the backyard of his house on Coley Street in Alexander City to create all-natural birdhouses to help support the local population of Martins, which use the birdhouses during the spring. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
* TEXTING SPARKS A BACKLASH Sep 21, 2008
You dont want to do mushroom hunting and bird watching at the same time, and it is the same with texting and other activities. We have all seen people walk into parking meters or walk into traffic and seem startled by oncoming cars. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Tubac forum takes on issues of development, area growth Sep 20, 2008
"Tourists come here for the birding, the hiking, the horseback riding, the scenery, the arts and crafts in the village. And they spend their money here," she said. "If we turn this place into another Phoenix, Mesa or Chandler, why would they come? They won't.". (Nogales International, AZ)
Riverfront Ramble returns Sep 19, 2008
and watchers The ramble again coincides with the Cradle of Birding at the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge in Tinicum. There will be workshops, refuge tours, exhibits and wildlife shows from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Free shuttle buses will bring visitors up and down the river including the refuge. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Unwind at a bed-and-breakfast Sep 11, 2008
An excellent birding spot, the inn also hosts art openings, concerts and cooking classes. Details: 8933 S. Yell Lane; 888-257-2050 or www. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Bird watchers flock to the MeadowlandsFifth annual festival to be held Sept. 13 and 14 Sep 6, 2008
Next weekend, bird watchers of all stripes will descend on the Meadowlands District for the Fifth Annual Festival of Birding, which is being organized by the Hackensack Riverkeeper and the New Jersey Audubon Society with sponsorship from the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission (NJMC) ... The Birding Festival includes two full days of indoor and outdoor demonstrations, hands-on workshops, guided tours, boat rides, and other events designed to appeal to experienced and novice bird watchers alike ...... (West New York Reporter, NJ)
Weekend Calendar Sep 4, 2008
Each guided tour at Hammonasset State Park takes place from 8 to 10:30 a.m. See migrating hawks, eagles, owls, shorebirds, waterbirds, and songbirds at one of Connecticut's premier birding "hot spots." Saturday walks at Hammonasset will be held each Saturday through Nov. 22 ... Visit the castle, explore the area hiking trails, talk about the history of the area, the career of William Gillette, do some beginning birding and picnic under the trees. (Middletown Press, CT)
Dying wish preserves cranes' pit stop Aug 20, 2008
" FAIRBANKS CRANE FESTIVAL While hundreds of sandhill cranes may stop at the Saunders property in Trapper Creek each spring -- with a smattering returning in the fall -- thousands visit the 1,800-acre Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge in Fairbanks. So many, in fact, that the popular Sandhill Crane Festival Friday-Sunday marks the cranes' final days in Alaska. More than 3,000 sandhill cranes have been estimated in the refuge at the peak, but the birds are usually gone by the first week... (Anchorage Daily News)
Birding resources on the Web Aug 18, 2008
Birding sites on the Web offer everything from basic information to bird quizzes. Although we suggest you begin at your birding adventure by chatting with the folks at your local birding specialty shop the people who know and love the local birding scene you can also find a lot of fascinating information online ... The Cornell Lab of Ornithology a membership organization provides one of the most extensive sites for information on birds and birding. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Get Out Events, Hunting & Fishing Calendar (Today) Aug 17, 2008
Bird watching stroll meets 10:30 a.m. daily at atrium. $9 adults; $8 seniors; $7. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
New Bird Species Discovered In Gabon, Africa Aug 16, 2008
He and an associate caught a glimpse of it while bird watching in Peru. They even. (Science Daily)
All about bird feeders Aug 16, 2008
People who love birds, from store-owners to local birding groups, know their stuff, and it s fun to explore our specific birding environment with them ... Announce your birding hobby with a ringtone of your favorite bird s song on your cellphone. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Nature lovers flock to festivals events Aug 8, 2008
SIERRA VISTA The Southwest Wings Birding and Nature Festival began spreading its wings at the Windemere Hotel and Conference Center Thursday with around 250 people attending ... Sierra Vista s proximity to Mexico is one of the reasons why the area is so good for birding ... Also in the lobby is the silent auction which includes many items including optics for birding, lodging, art and restaurant gift certificates. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
James Lyle Westbrook Aug 7, 2008
His hobbies were hiking, bird watching, sports and working in the yard. James is survived by his wife, Joan of Albany; sons Bill of Portland, Randy and Stephen of Washington, and Jeff of California; brother John of Portland; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
William H. Gorman Aug 6, 2008
After working for Western Craft Paper Mill in Albany for 28 years, William spent 24 years enjoying his well deserved retirement by spending time with his family, bird watching and doing yard work. William was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Elks Lodge. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
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Shifting gear Aug 3, 2008
So it can be rather tiring, explained Tengku Djan on why theres no time for bird watching or botanical studies. He also issued a warning for the uninitiated dirt bike rider. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Geocachers love their high-tech treasure hunts Aug 2, 2008
July 31st, 2008 How well do you know your birds and birding. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Willcox: Where cowboy lore and the Old West live Aug 2, 2008
WINGS OVER WILLCOX This birding and nature festival is held every January to welcome the sandhill cranes back to the Willcox Playa, an ancient lake bed that attracts many species of migratory birds. The 2009 festival will be Jan. 14-18. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Artist merges love of birds with woodcarving skills Aug 2, 2008
A cupboard full of birding books and magazines attest to the hours Komraus devotes to her work before even picking up the power carving tools of the trade to begin the transformation of a block of wood into the finished product. Komraus and her husband, Don, moved to their woodsy home overlooking the west branch of the Sturgeon River west of Vanderbilt five years ago, with part of her criteria being their retirement home had to be near water with good bird habitat. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Birding 101: 'Mid-valley is a treasure trove of bird life' Aug 1, 2008
Bird watching, or birding as most enthusiasts prefer, is unique in its limitless opportunities for involvement ... Birding is an easy activity, catering to groups or individuals of all ages ... A great aspect of birding is the way it fits perfectly with other outdoor recreation. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Eight Sensational Scuba-Diving Trips Jul 27, 2008
"It's kind of a lot like birding," says Brooke Morton, associate editor of Sport Diver magazine. "People keep a list of what they've seen and haven't seen, and try to knock off as many as possible.". (Forbes)
Bob Lamb: Collins' interest in bird watching spikes with warbler project Jul 24, 2008
Now, he s into bird watching big time. I started bird watching seriously about five years ago, said Collins, a former 31-year physics and mathematics instructor at Western Technical College ... As soon as Collins retired from Western Technical College, he became increasingly interested in birds and bird watching. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Earthly delights explored in Mercy gardens tour Jul 17, 2008
Backyard birding package donated by G&Ydye(i)deas LLC (Two Bowl Bird Bath, shepherd s hook, bird feeder, 10 pounds bird seed). Lovin Summertime gift basket donated by Mercy Ambassador s Gift Shop. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Letter: Kids should volunteer, get a hobby, help at home Jul 16, 2008
How about photography; scrap booking; bird watching (you could build a couple of bird feeders for each neighbor and attract lots of birds to the neighborhood); hiking; cooking; sewing; knitting; crocheting; or refurbishing used bicycles, tricycles and wagons. The list is endless. (Lebanon Express, OR)
David Mitchel Mebane, M.D. Jul 13, 2008
His hobbies included fly fishing, bird watching and international travel. He attended countless conventions both medical and agricultural, taking along the family. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
One More Cast; It's a bird. it's a plane. No, it's a bird. Jul 13, 2008
Diane Street had extended to me the invitation to do some birding before the meeting and there we stood, listening for Weier to call out another species spotted in his optics as he scanned the trees. I asked if we might have any luck walking the trails through the woods looking for birds, but Weier said patience is one of the keys to birding ... I couldn t stay for the meeting, where club members partake in a raffle for optics and other birding-related items, snack on cookies and watch a video... (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Bird-watching is easy with the Smithsonian's new field guide Jul 13, 2008
The field guide, by Ted Floyd, the editor of Birding magazine, clearly will help birders identify the most common birds on the continent ... His verdict: It's the best beginner's birding guide on the market ... He's already recommended it to friends in hopes of building their interest in birding. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
'Central Park in the Dark' and 'Microcosm' Jul 3, 2008
Here, some 275 bird species have garnered the park accolades as one of the top birding sites in the United States. Today in Culture. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Kevin McGrath Jun 30, 2008
He began birding at 9 with his brother, Vincent, under the tutelage of former Boston Children's Museum curator Emily Dickie ... A certified Boy Scout merit badge counselor in birding and geology and past president of the Hudson Mohawk Bird Club, McGrath makes day trips birding in Jamaica Bay in New York City, along the Atlantic coast in New Jersey, Massachusetts and Maine, and in the Adirondacks ... Quote: ``I believe my appreciation of birding has really enhanced my overall appreciation for the... (Albany Times Union)
Outdoors Briefs Jun 27, 2008
A birding trip into Glacier National Park will leave from the West Glacier Post Office at 7 a.m. Park entrance fee or pass is required. Call Bruce Tannehill or Gail Cleveland at 862-4548 to sign up. (Missoulian, MT)
Mapping flight along a Connecticut River trail Jun 22, 2008
The trail is one of nearly 130 sites that make up the Connecticut River Birding Trail, a collection of public and private lands along the river's New England watershed. Shepard is the project coordinator for the nonprofit organization, which was founded in 1999 and took off in 2002 when it published the first of three maps detailing birding areas in Vermont and New Hampshire ... The Birding Trail isn't a footpath like the classic Appalachian Trail. (Boston Globe)
Scouts see rare raptors at stone quarry Jun 20, 2008
With one sighting of endangered birds under their belt, Brown added, We ll be moving on to the birding badge in the fall. Loading commenting interface. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Bird watching tour on Lake Earl this weekend Jun 20, 2008
Published: June 19, 2008. Bird watchers can participate in a guided kayak and canoe tour on Lake Earl on Sunday morning. (Daily Triplicate)
Out on a limb: Art Omi opens its new visitors center and exhibition called Into the Trees Jun 20, 2008
"Twitcher" is a slang term for a birdwatcher, and avid birdwatchers often keep a list of species they've observed in a lifetime of bird watching, based entirely on the honor system. The Katchadourian piece consists of a multi-channel video project in-stalled into tree branches where any and all known Northeastern birds may be seen flitting from screen to screen, prompting the "twitchy" experience of bird watching and allowing the viewer to assemble a "cheater's" life list in only a few minutes. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Corpus Christi covers the waterfront -- beautifully Jun 18, 2008
Where to go birding is Jordan's greatest challenge because Corpus Christi and the barrier islands have a profusion of prime wildlife-viewing locations. The Texas State Asian Culture Museum is a small but worthwhile attraction with porcelain, ceramics, textiles, costumes and dolls. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Want to Travel AND Save Money On Gas - Visit the Arkansas Ozarks Jun 17, 2008
The Great Outdoors s For the outdoor enthusiast there is also road and mountain biking, rock climbing, birding, golfing, hiking and horseback riding. Spelunking in Arkansas Caves There are many cave tours available in the Ozarks. (PR Newswire)
Obituaries for Tuesday, June 17, 2008 Jun 17, 2008
Bird watching, poetry, gardening, road trips and sporting events were her favorite pastimes. She found her volunteer work at St. Francis very rewarding and found inspiration at Bible classes at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Looking back on 104 years (37) Jun 14, 2008
Her hobbies have included bird watching, gardening, knitting and writing. She wrote occasional articles for her local paper and for the Oregon Historical Society. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Oregon Recreation Report Jun 12, 2008
Summer bird watching at Smith and Bybee Wetlands, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.. Saturday, June 14, Portland. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Bird Nerds: Using the Web to Net Our Feathered Friends Jun 10, 2008
"This is an area in south Texas where they're starting to see birds they've never seen before," says , an engineer at the , who helped design the CONE Welder remote bird watching system, which uses a Panasonic digital camera connected to the to provide a continuous feed of wildlife activity at the refuge. "We don't know the reasons, but the one thing we need to do is to document this.". (Scientific American)
Audubon Alaska guide pinpoints birds in Anchorage Jun 8, 2008
Audubon Alaska's Anchorage Birding Map is available at REI for $10 ... There is a road map, driving directions and 34 specific birding locations on public lands ... Myers, a self-described "birding geek," was far more interested in differentiating the color variations between the two types of swallows than he was in the bruin. (Anchorage Daily News)
It's a European Twitcher! Jun 5, 2008
But the gasps of delight came from a jovial group of a dozen binocular-wielding Britons doing what they love best "birding" in Europe's avian megalopolis. The hoopoe, which has striking black and white wings and a pinkish-brown head crest, never fails to impress. (iAfrica.com)
Bumpy ride ahead? Jun 2, 2008
Three years ago, Corvallis Tourism expanded what Hope-Johnstone calls tailored lifestyle marketing, including culinary, bicycling and birding ... With birding, for example, Corvallis Tourism has purchased the unique URL, , and advertises in Audubon magazine. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Webby win gives sites an edge with visitors Jun 1, 2008
There's lots for kids, from advice on bird watching and keeping birds as pets to how the Aviary trains birds for its shows, along with teaching materials. A section on research programs details the Aviary's national and international conservation programs involving peregrine falcons, eagles and other birds. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Unforgettable, sumptuous getaways in Dixie May 30, 2008
Birdwatchers find bliss in the profusion of avian life in the salt marshes of South Carolina and the birding trails of the Gulf Coast. The white clapboard cottages of the Inn at Palmetto Bluff, situated between Savannah and Hilton Head Island, are the perfect base for exploring outdoor sanctuaries, from guided nature walks to canoeing trips through the uninterrupted waterways. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Mass Audubon birdwatchers seek special finds May 28, 2008
The birders gather at the North River Wildlife Sanctuary at 8 a.m. before being whisked off in the Mass Audubon vans to prime birding territory, like Wompatuck State Park in Hingham but destinations can change at any moment if a rare bird is suddenly rumored to be in the neighborhood ... Sanford Leslie of Plymouth has been birding since 1995, when his daughter introduced him to it, and goes out with the Friday group year-round ... Jordan has been birding since 1988, and Jones for more than 40... (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Activities abound on three-day holiday weekend May 22, 2008
Meet at 8 a.m. at Wild Wings, 42656 Moonridge Road, Moonridge for a bird watching adventure. The group leaves from Wild Wings promptly at 8 a.m. An Adventure Pass may be required depending on the location of the walk. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
The early birds get...more birds May 10, 2008
Who Globe film critic Ty Burr and his daughter Natalie, 11 What Birding Where Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge ... Of my two daughters, Natalie has always been my birding buddy - as a toddler, she kept obsessively returning to the great blue heron illustration in my Peterson guide - but we'd never made it to Mount Auburn for the guided birdwatching walks during spring migration. (Boston Globe)
ARNOLD ARBORETUM HAPPENINGS May 8, 2008
Birding for beginners ... In this class for the novice, Mayer will discuss choosing the right optics, field guides, and other aids and references for the beginning birder; introduce the key elements in finding and identifying birds; and review birding etiquette and behavior in the field ... After becoming familiar with the fundamentals, you ll venture into the best birding habitats in the Arboretum to practice using your equipment and search for some of the many wonderful birds that can be seen... (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
One for the books May 4, 2008
She took off with a friend and traveled to Alaska twice, to Mexico, and anywhere else we could drive, camping and bird watching along the way. When she returned, Jackson spent a few years at Carroll College, merging their two cataloging systems into one that allows for automated access to materials. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Driving-tour map of Appalachia highlights diversity of 13-state region May 3, 2008
A drive through northern Alabama takes visitors on a half-day, 22-mile birding trail of 50 roadside stops to spot eastern woodland birds and waterfowl. Pennsylvania travelers can take a tour along the Art Thrives on Route 45 trail through the central part of the state and the By-Way of the Arts along Route 15. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Weekend happenings May 3, 2008
Birding on the Bay will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. Participants can meet at the Charleston Information Center, 91141 Cape Arago Highway. Organizers will provide binoculars, spotting scopes and an interpreter. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Reading KROW Apr 23, 2008
That pairing ultimately resulted in the Kishwaukee Riparian Oaks Watershed, or KROW, a newsletter for people interested in birding in and around DeKalb County ... He was also on the river when he came up with the idea of a birding newsletter ... He thought that by encouraging participation with like-minded people, they might both develop a birding group and form friendships. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
A birder's heaven Apr 20, 2008
Anchorage residents have Potter Marsh and the rest of Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge close to home, and next month brings popular birding festivals to Homer and Cordova ... UPCOMING BIRDING EVENTS ... Keynote speaker is Richard Crossley on the wild British birding scene. (Anchorage Daily News)
Earth Day celebrated at various... Apr 19, 2008
On Saturday, April 19, Whole Foods Sonoma will host an Earth Day Fair fom noon to 4 p.m. at 201 W. Napa St. Attendees can sample foods from local green vendors, enter raffles to win prizes, visit educational tables from Sonoma Ecology Center, Sonoma Birding, Master Gardeners and Sonoma County Bicycling Coalition to learn about composting, alternative transportation and more. Kids can join Andrew Hippert to make art from recyclables and compostables. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
10 things to do this weekend Apr 18, 2008
EXPLORE. Earth Day comes to the Brookfield Zoo in the form of a PARTY FOR THE PLANET. Activities during the day include live children's music on the Nature Stage, a place to make your own frog puppets, bird watching and Qions with zookeepers. April 19, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Cost of Earth Day activities are free with regular zoo admission ($11, $7 for children). (Crain's Chicago Business)
The Visitors Bureau Apr 15, 2008
Right now, we re working on a new birding trail brochure with the help of the Audubon Society. We ve got 12 different trails here in Cache Valley where people can go out and see all kinds of birds. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Local birds draw shutterbugs Apr 12, 2008
Johnson was one of 20 students in a workshop taught by professional photographer Rick Sammon during the first day of Floridas Birding and FotoFest ... SOUTH PONTE VEDRA -- Tim Dawson and his family, from Wheatley, Ontario, plan vacations around birding festivals all over the U.S. and Canada, and on Thursday they attended classes on digital photography ... Florida's Birding and Fotofest, which runs until Sunday at the GTM Reserve, has drawn 850 registrants from 31 states, with the farthest... (The St. Augustine Record)
Your guide to Rocky Point Apr 8, 2008
There's a kayak-rental operation by the Old Port, and San Jorge Island, 27 miles away by boat, that offers birding and snorkeling in the company of sea lions. The Intercultural Center for the Study of Deserts and Oceans, a local environmental group, organizes other day trips as well. (AZCentral -- Travel)
