What should the promotional focus be on for Klamath Basin tourism? Sep 19, 2009
Klamath Bird Lady wrote on Sep 18, 2009 9:11 AM:" One of our main attractions that is within our city limits, and all over our beautiful county is Wildlife Viewing (Birding). We have a tremendous resource that brings hundreds of people here each month - yes hundreds. Lets take advantage of this natural resource. Birders spend time, money, eat in our restaurants, stay in our motels, and stay for longer periods of time. According to USF&W Survey,as of 2006, birders spent 45.7 BILLION dollars on... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Michael Jeneid, outdoorsman and author, dies Sep 16, 2009
He led "paddle birding" trips on Bolinas Lagoon, wrote a column about avian adventures for The Chronicle and published the book "Adventure Kayaking - Trips from the Russian River to Monterey.". Mr. Jeneid wrote about the birds of prey in Shakespeare and in the poetry of greats like Chaucer and Walt Whitman, and he had the chutzpah to do it in verse. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Leonia May Maze AndersonAug. 13, 1912-Sept. 12, 2009 Sep 16, 2009
After she retired from teaching, she and Wilbur spent many, many happy years fishing and traveling in their travel trailer throughout the Northwest; also snow birding to Arizona. She enjoyed playing cards, crossword puzzles and other games, knitting and crafts. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Family travel five: Find some final summer fun Sep 9, 2009
Start a birding list or head to state or national parks with a book to help identify wildflowers, edible plants or native trees. Help your children develop an interest in the natural world. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Public-private reservoir plan has support Sep 7, 2009
Dawson Forest today is a lovely spot for birding, hunting, hiking and horseback riding managed by the Georgia Forestry Commission. The Etowah River and Shoal and Amicalola creeks run through the property. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
'Winter Texans' flock to Calhoun County, beaches Sep 7, 2009
Visitors can stroll along the Formosa Wetlands Walkway up to the Alcoa Birding Tower, and see different specimens of birds and other wildlife in their natural habitat within the marsh that borders the walkway. VanAuken said during the summer, the park and the beach are filled with locals and those who come from within a 100-mile radius to soak up the sun. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Stony Brook lists September programs Sep 6, 2009
Birding Banding Demonstration: Sunday, September 13th, from 8:30-10:30am. Join a veteran bird-bander as he nets, mesures, weights, bands and releases migrant songbirds. (Medfield Press, MA)
Go to Southeastern festivals Sep 1, 2009
Marathon The Florida Keys Birding and Wildlife Festival, Sept. 23-27, features an opening reception, a dinner, presentations, field trips and an environmental fair. 305-872-0774, www. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
No child left inside Aug 28, 2009
Kittitas Valley resident Deborah Essman, a certified hunter safety education instructor, birding field trip leader, outdoor enthusiast and member of several local conservation groups, said Kittitas County provides a myriad of opportunities for outdoor experiences. It s a great place to be if you care about the outdoors. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Connecticut’s coast a haven for families Aug 26, 2009
Connecticut s oldest state park, covering 234 acres of beach, wetlands, and woodlands, boasts a new Nature Center with activities such as birding and nature trail walks, arts and crafts, and informative talks about marine biology and avian ecology. To enjoy the sound in a kayak, canoe, sailboat, or in a catamaran that holds five passengers, check out rentals at the Longshore Sailing School (Longshore Park, 260 Compo Road South, 203-226-4646, , $18-$46 per hour). (Boston Globe)
Summer Birding at the Keystone Ski ... Aug 25, 2009
Summer Birding at the Keystone Ski Resort Area. Summer Birding at the Keystone Ski Resort Area ... Birding in the Keystone Condominium Area. (Suite101.com)
Watered and wild, a grand little canyon Aug 23, 2009
Prime birding season is in March and early April. Those are the months where you really have to be planning in advance - starting in December. (Boston Globe)
Wildflowers & Birds at Lily Pad Lak... Aug 22, 2009
Easy Family Hike Close to Silverthorne Features Flowers and Birding ... Birding on the Trail to Lily Pad Lakes. (Suite101.com)
Commemorative posters highlight borough projects Aug 19, 2009
Now Alaskans for Palmer Hay Flats holds bi-annual family fun days to celebrate the refuge's legal activities, like canoeing, fishing, hiking, birding and ice-skating. The group also offers educational programs for children and adults at the refuge, Hay Flats president Kris Abshire said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Historic Sea Gun structure leveled (3) Aug 15, 2009
For a moonlight cruise, fishing trips or birding excursions, the Whooping Crane was available with Captain Brownie at the helm. Sea Gun became a landmark at the foot of the causeway leading to Rockport, but it was an era which sadly began to fade with the passing of years. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Unplug, escape with two great getaways Aug 4, 2009
Guests here indulge in hiking, canoeing, kayaking, guided fishing, birding and listening to silence. Maybe you'll get lucky enough to experience the heavenly Northern Lights. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
A Fairfield family discovers Trout Brook Valley Jul 31, 2009
From the Fairfield side, where some kayaking enthusiasts launch their kayaks in season, many other nature lovers do birding from the overview park in Fairfield's marina. Trout Brook Valley is accessible from Route 58 driving North from Fairfield, just a short distance from Center Road on your right along the Aspetuck Reservoir; take a left at Freeborn Road; then take a right at Elm Drive, park in the circle at the end of this "no exit" drive. (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
Bird banding Jul 23, 2009
Alexander said Odessa Campground is a hotspot for rare bird species, making it a popular stop along the Klamath Birding Trail. The birds like Odessa, he said, mainly because of the abundance of insects. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Outdoors hotline Jul 21, 2009
Anchorage Daily News. Daylight : 5:06 AM - 11:06 PM. (Anchorage Daily News)
Portland Audubon Society Wildlife S... Jul 19, 2009
Couches and soft chairs invite visitors to sit awhile and browse well-illustrated birding books ... Events include international and domestic birding trips, Elderhostel Birding, classes, field trips, short walks and birding weekends. (Suite101.com)
Southwestern Montana Snapshots Jul 16, 2009
Saturday, 9 a.m. A free, hour-long nature walk features a look at mockorange, birding and summer flowers on the park's nature loop. The walk is easy less than a half-mile. (Montana Standard, MT)
BLM offers New River hikes (3) Jul 9, 2009
Birding the Banks 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 15. A presentation by the Cape Arago Audubon Society chapter on local birds and a walk along the banks of New River. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Chamber welcomes Orvis dealer, Swan Point Landing as member Jul 8, 2009
The store will also serve as an information center with planned engagements for speakers and classes about fly fishing, birding, hunting, conservation and related topics. The next Swan Point Landing authorized ORVIS location will be in Port O Connor, followed by the main location at Swan Point Landing, on San Antonio Bay. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Earth Year 2009: Summer’s the time to get kids involved in the outdoors Jul 4, 2009
Bicycle Birding: 9 a.m. to noon July 26, meet at the Avery Park Rose Garden. Leisurely ride to check out the birds. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
R&R Makes A Unique Comeback: Recessionary Road-Trippers Hit the Pavement Racking Up Miles & Smiles Jul 2, 2009
Naturalists come for the real deal: this is birding country, kayaking heaven and classic California before the crowds. Serious shoppers know that the Stella Page Design studio is located in sleepy Moss Landing like uncovering an unbroken sand dollar on the beach, uncovering these beautiful designs is like finding a hidden treasure. (PR Newswire)
Mom & Pop: there are over 8,000 species of birds in world Jun 30, 2009
His latest book Birding for Everyone encourages people of color to become birdwatchers ... His new book Birding For Everyone encourages increasing minority interest. (Weymouth News, MA)
This Summer Ocean Shores Will be Running a Special Tourism Promotion Called Free Summer ZZZZs Jun 26, 2009
Visitors partake in a wide range of family-friendly activities including birding, biking, beachcombing, hiking, golf, fishing and horseback riding as well as browsing its numerous galleries, boutiques and gift stores. For additional information contact Ken Mercer at the Ocean Shores Convention Center: 360. (PR Newswire)
Outdoor events Jun 18, 2009
The nature walk will feature wildflower-viewing and birding opportunities. Meet at the park s main visitor center. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Rwanda: Joe Ritchie - American Business Leader, Rwandan Public Servant Jun 18, 2009
We're trying to diversify our tourism sector-this is currently a $250 million industry, but it could easily be 10 times that much if we can expand products such as birding and conventions. We've also convinced one of the foremost global leaders in eco-tourism to bring a high-end lodge and conservation project to Rwanda. (allAfrica.com)
U.S. 90 in Gulfport to honor 'bird lady' Jun 17, 2009
She developed the Mississippi Coastal Birding Trail Map and wrote two books on birding the Gulf Coast and innumerable articles for birding journals. A trail is named after her in Jackson County's Ward Bayou. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Gila Wilderness Jun 16, 2009
"That's a mourning dove," Russell said, consulting a thick birding guide. I heard my son stirring in his tent. (CNN -- Travel)
Cowboy Up! Rugged Western Trips for Office Drones Jun 16, 2009
The on the banks of Montana's Blackfoot River has a little something for everyone: trail-riding, mountain-biking, river-rafting, birding and, as depicted in Robert Redford's A River Runs through It, fly-fishing (the movie was filmed on the Blackfoot River). Right now the resort has a four-day package, including two full days of fly-fishing, a box of customized Paws Up flies, two Montana State fishing licenses, a half-day of any adventure activity, plus a copy of A River Runs through It in... (Time.com)
GooseIslandState Park second most visited park Jun 6, 2009
The main recreational activities are camping, birding, and fishing. The park participates in the Loan a Tackle Program and lends out fishing tackle to visitors. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Brevard Naturally: Birders set off on Gulf Stream jaunt Jun 6, 2009
So this past weekend, I spent the better part of 24 hours cruising across the deep blue waters on a pelagic birding expedition coordinated by Michael Brothers of the Marine Science Center in Volusia County and by the Brevard Nature Alliance. As I soon learned from some fellow sailors, the Gulf Stream runs almost perfectly north/south from the Carolinas down to the Caribbean. (Florida Today)
Kennedy Space Center tour Jun 6, 2009
As you drive along the seven-mile Black Point Wildlife Drive within the Merritt Island National Refuge and notice the abundance of different species of birds and ducks within close proximity, it becomes increasingly obvious why the 140,000-acre refuge is renowned as one of the best birding locations in the United States. In fact, it boasts 1,500 varieties of plants and wildlife, 15 federally listed threatened or endangered species, and more than 320 documented species of birds. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Onalaska event celebrates waterfront opportunities Jun 5, 2009
Wittenberg Marsh tours with U.S. Fish ife and birding opportunities on the Mississippi Flyway, 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.. Canoe/kayak demonstration, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Nature's wonders are at our doorstep Jun 3, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee)
History inspires modern-day post May 30, 2009
Birding, photography and pottery workshops have or will be held, as well as a Winter Outbound event. This summer's Kid's Camp, sponsored by the park and planned for July Tuesdays, is expected to bring in as many as 60 kids who will build things like miniature earthlodges at the post, before touring the real thing next door. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Driving From Tucson To San Carlos, ... May 29, 2009
Outdoor enthusiasts find San Carlos ideal for hiking, mountain biking, birding and a wide variety of water sports including sailing, fishing, windsurfing, snorkeling, scuba diving and. Driving from Tucson, Arizona, to San Carlos, Mexico: an Overview. (Suite101.com)
Tourists streaming to Santee, Lake Marion area May 24, 2009
Just last month, he said the refuge hosted the Santee Birding and Nature Festival. About 150 attended the festival. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Get Out Events, Hunting & Fishing Calendar: 5/24/09 May 24, 2009
Get Out Events, Hunting ng Calendar: 5/24/09. Search post-gazette NOW. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Outdoors hot line May 24, 2009
DETAILS: Develop and fine tune your birding skills and witness the progression of songbird migration through Campbell Tract this spring. Join BLM staff and Anchorage Audubon Society members for a series of early morning outdoor bird walks in May. (Anchorage Daily News)
In Chesapeake Bay, the quiet kingdom of the crab May 24, 2009
In between, we disappear into books and kayak trails; make birding expeditions in Martin National Wildlife Refuge with Waverly Evans, a soft-spoken waterman and folk artist; cross the water to Ewell, home of the Smith Island Heritage Center; and carb up at Tylerton's Drum Point Market where Mary Ada Marshall's layer cake is displayed under glass. The cake is a Smith Island tradition, originally built from scratch in thin yellow sheets iced with chocolate. (Boston Globe)
New attractions at Stone Mountain park May 23, 2009
Green Scene, a new Crossroads store, sells gardening and birding supplies and yard decorations. (Except for the Lasershow, visitors must have an Adventure Pass $26 adults, $21 ages 3-11, to access shows and attractions. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Oregon Recreation Report May 21, 2009
Birdathon participants observed more than 110 different species from staffed birding stations and on field trips. Some highlights included a great-tailed grackle (only the second ever reported for Union County), dunlin, black-bellied plover, semi-palmated plover, sora, Virginia rail, black tern, Forster s tern, all six local swallow species and newly-hatched sandhill crane chicks. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Bird watchers test their wings at Drumlin Farm May 21, 2009
Another beautiful spring Saturday provided a splendid day of birding for amateur and professional birding enthusiasts as more than 675 staff and volunteers from around the state competed in Mass Audubon s 26th annual to support Audubon sanctuaries and programs ... Deborah Freed, whose children are part of the Chickadee Birders, said birding, and specifically the Bird-a-thon, is a fabulous way of getting kids involved in environmental fundraising. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
May Bird Count May 21, 2009
If four eyes and ears are better than two, it has never been more true than in birding ... "So many birds, so little time.''Pugh says she was bitten y the birding bug at a 1990 program on the spring migration at Bong State Recreation Area."Then I figured out there was a fall migration that also offered excellent birding,'' said Pugh ... "Just about the time I get reacquainted with most of these warblers they leave.''From our vantage point, they all look like LBB's (Little Brown Birds, a somewhat... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Bird-watchers flock in NJ for their World Series May 19, 2009
AP Photo - Team Sapsucker of Cornell University's Lab of Ornithology points out birds as they compete to count more than 200 species during New Jersey Audubon's annual World Series of Birding at Culver's Lake in northern New Jersey, Saturday, May 9, 2009 ... AP Photo - Marshall Iliff listens for bird songs to as he tries to identify more than 200 species of birds to pad his team's list during New Jersey Audubon's annual World Series of Birding in northern New Jersey, Saturday, May 9, 2009 ... AP... (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Trek the Bruce Peninsula May 14, 2009
Amazing birding opportunities, including the Huron Fringe Birding Festival in late May. Flora and fauna consisting of over 1,500 different plant species. (Suite101.com)
Take a moment, then game on May 12, 2009
Thumbs Up:-- To leaders and the led-- Fireworks donors-- Birding event. Friday, May 8, 2009 10:52 AM PDT Editor Steve Miller. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Author shares love of flock and feather May 9, 2009
Usually the mouth of the Mendenhall is prime birding. The birds come to dig out sand lances, small fish that bury themselves in the sand and are to the rest of the food chain, Armstrong says, "the most important fish in the North Pacific." And recently it had been the site of major capelin fry-gorging. (Juneau Empire)
Get Out Events, Hunting & Fishing Calendar: 5/3/09 (Yesterday) May 4, 2009
Spring Birding Workshop May 15-16 ... McKeever Environmental Learning Center, near Sandy Lake in Mercer County, will host a two-day birding workshop tailored for homeowners, teachers and outdoors educators ... May 15-16 Spring Birding Workshop. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
May Calendar Apr 30, 2009
Three-day event includes birding field trips and workshops and a full-moon kayak paddle. There is also a free program for children May 10, 2 p.m. Preregistration: no registration required for the free family session. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Outdoors digest Apr 28, 2009
Kenai Fjords Tours and Prince William Sound Glacier Cruises offer roundtrip six-hour trips across Prince William Sound from Whittier to Cordova for the birding weekend. Xico Vega of the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network is the featured speaker. (Anchorage Daily News)
Try These Top 10 Off-Season Getaways Apr 28, 2009
Grab your binoculars, and head to Cape Breton for some of the best birding in Nova Scotia. Ingonish, near Cape Breton Highlands National Park, is a great place to start. (Click2Houston, TX)
Oriole (Wilson) McGregor Apr 28, 2009
They continued to live in Lebanon and enjoyed traveling and snow birding. Oriole moved to the Marian Estates in Sublimity nine years ago. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Pawnee Buttes a remote birdwatchers paradise Apr 19, 2009
however, youll encounter the Pawnee National Grassland, a checkerboard of public and private land thats prized for its birding opportunities, its history and its short-grass prairie landscape ... A self-guided birding tour is also a popular option, visitor information services receptionist Kristen Childs said. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
This week's calendar: April 13 - 19 Apr 13, 2009
Spring Bird Ramble 8 a.m.; led by Oconee Rivers Audubon Society; morning bird walk in the Garden; listen for spring migrants; ORAS members will help participants spot and identify birds; all birding levels welcome; binoculars optional; free; www. oconeeriversaudubon. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Birding Oro Valley, Arizona's Honey... Apr 10, 2009
Birding Oro Valley, Arizona's Honeybee Canyon: Tucson Suburb Offers Nesting Great Horned Owls and Owl Petroglyphs ... Birding Oro Valley, Arizona's Honeybee Canyon ... Birding Oro Valley, Arizona's Honeybee Canyon. (Suite101.com)
SPICE IS NICE Apr 7, 2009
There's birding, hiking and also stargazing. By now, many of you are probably half way back to the interstate in your head. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Mudflat Festival: Learn about Richardson Bay Apr 3, 2009
Long a favorite haunt of birding enthusiasts, who come to observe the flights of egrets, ducks, cormorants, grebes and countless other waterfowl, the Richardson Bay Center uary protects one of California's most beautiful estuaries. Kids will appreciate the tall grass and the mudflats, while adults can enjoy an unparalleled view of nature. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Outdoors Briefs Apr 3, 2009
The program will include a full session on hawks, eagles and owls and 30- to 60-minute sessions on waterfowl, woodpeckers, shorebirds, warblers, sparrows and birding by ear. The field trip to Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. will take place April 11. (Missoulian, MT)
Full story..... Apr 3, 2009
This birding walk will require short hikes of up to ... This birding walk will require short hikes of up to. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
'Come and explore': Santee Birding and Nature Festival will offer field trips, kayaing, more Apr 2, 2009
Come and explore': Santee Birding and Nature Festival will offer field trips, kayaing, more ... SANTEE -- A fascinating and educational adventure is scheduled April 24-26, when the second annual Santee Birding and Nature Festival comes to the Santee Town Hall Complex ... The event offers an opportunity to experience the birding wonders of the Santee region in Central South Carolina. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Moody Gardens Rainforest Pyramid reopeningApril 25 Apr 1, 2009
The two-day festival will feature a wide variety of free activities, such as birding tours, eco-friendly gardening technique demonstrations, floral design competitions and live music, as well as Kids Kraft sessions and face-painters for the little ones. We received our most significant hurricane damage in the Rainforest Pyramid, said John Zendt, general manager of Moody Gardens. (KHOU.com, TX)
