Due to COVID-19 the Festival of the Birds is cancelled this year.
After much consideration related to the pandemic, Covid-19, including recommendations from the CDC as well as our own national organization, we have decided to cancel the Festival of the Birds at Presque Isle 2020. We are all very disappointed, but the health and safety of our participants is our top concern.
Despite this, we encourage individuals to get out there and bird. It's still a safe and healthy pursuit. As of right now, the trails at Presque Isle remain open, however, the TREC and facilities on the park that are run by DCNR will be closed until further notice. This also means there will be no restrooms open so keep that in mind before you head out!!
After much consideration related to the pandemic, Covid-19, including recommendations from the CDC as well as our own national organization, we have decided to cancel the Festival of the Birds at Presque Isle 2020. We are all very disappointed, but the health and safety of our participants is our top concern.
Despite this, we encourage individuals to get out there and bird. It's still a safe and healthy pursuit. As of right now, the trails at Presque Isle remain open, however, the TREC and facilities on the park that are run by DCNR will be closed until further notice. This also means there will be no restrooms open so keep that in mind before you head out!!
Hosted by Presque Isle Audubon Society, Erie Bird Observatory and PA DCNR
2020 Festival of the Birds
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Festival dates: MAY 8, 9, 10, 2020
Keynote:
Lang Elliott is a professional nature recordist who established his reputa- tion several decades ago by authoring numerous audio guides to bird and other wildlife sounds, among the most prominent being the Stokes Field Guide to Bird Songs. His work is currently featured in various mobile applications, including the Sibley Guide to Bird Songs and Audubon’s mobile apps and website. In recent years, Lang has focused on recording and sharing immersive binaural soundscapes, the best of which are featured in his new mobile application “Pure Nature 3D Audio” (currently available only for Apple devices). Lang, who is now in his 70s, plans to devote the next decade or so to publishing stories about his travels, illustrated with sound recordings, podcasts, photographs and more. Learn more about Lang’s adventures and online publications by visiting his website, musicofnature.com. Keynote Topic: The Music of Nature In his presentation, Elliot will share his favorite recordings and tell stories about his visits to wild areas across North America. You will experience relaxing dawn choruses and beautiful songbird portraits, as well as engaging thunderstorms and soothing wind and waves. And be prepared for a liberal serving of his specialty... the mysterious voices of the night... the magical songs of owls, rails, coyotes, elk, night- jars, frogs, insects, and more. All registrants receive a CD of Lang Elliott’s Songbird Portraits. |
Good Times:
Be kind to the environment: remember to bring your own mug. Bird Tally, Dinner and Keynote Address. Keynote Program: Lang Elliott Keynote Topic: The Music of Nature
Be kind to the environment: remember to bring your own mug and water bottle. Casual Pizza Party Lunch & Final Bird Tally |
Workshops:Saturday: 1:00 & 3:00 pm
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Field Trips:NEW!
We like to keep our festival cozy: 12 - 15 people per field trip. Sign up will be at the meeting time and site of the trips. Field Trips to Presque Isle's Hottest Birding Spots.
12 - 15 people per trip.
Be kind to the environment: remember to bring your own mug. Trips leaving simultaneously from 6:30 am - 10:30 am at the Rotary Pavilion. Each trip will visit multiple locations throughout the park. |
Plus...Special Oportunities:
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The mission of the Tom Ridge Environmental Center Foundation is to forge a partnership between the private sector and the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center (TREC) and Presque Isle in order to enhance educational programming, research, and visitor experience at the highest level.
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2019 Sponsors
Piping Plover Tom Ridge Environmental Center Foundation Red-headed Woodpecker Janet Price Baltimore Oriole Kal Darres Erie Bird Observatory Black-throated Blue Nancy & Ken Andersen Mary Birdsong & Mike Plyler Sue DeArment Marion Gallivan Wild Birds Unlimited-Erie Line X & Krown-Erie Purple Martin Conservation Assoc. Yellow Warbler Pat Howell Sue Murawski Carolyn Sturtevant Dolores Tavares Joao Tavares David Gustafson Anthony Keck |
Map, Guide, Lodging:
For lodging information check out www.visiteriepa.com
What to Bring:
*You are advised to bring boots to the festival since we may have very wet and muddy trails. Be sure to bring comfortable shoes or boots for walking and any birding gear you desire. The average high temperature in Erie in May is 56 and temperatures at Presque Isle are often lower than on the mainland. Be prepared for cold & rainy weather. Presque Isle is home to deer ticks so you may want to bring insect repellent and plan to tuck your pants into your socks when using the trails on the park. |
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