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May 18, 19, and 20, 2018

Hosted by Presque Isle Audubon Society and PA DCNR

2018 Festival of the Birds
Keynote Speaker:  Drew Lanham

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Festival dates: May 18, 19, and 20, 2018
Dr. J. Drew Lanham is a birder, naturalist, and hunter-conservationist. He is a Clemson University Master Teacher and Alumni Distinguished Professor in wildlife ecology, with research interests in songbird ecology and conservation; integration of game and nongame wildlife management; the African American land ethic and its role in natural resources conservation. 
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He has published essays and poetry in publications including Orion, Flycatcher, and Wilderness, and in several anthologies, including The Colors of Nature, State of the Heart, Bartram's Living Legacy, and Carolina Writers at Home, among others. His book of poetry, Sparrow Envy and memoir, The Home Place: Memoirs of a Colored Man's Love Affair with Nature were published in 2016.
Keynote:
Ornitherapy --Confessions of a Lapsed Lister and a Life Saved by Birds                                              

Dr. Lanham will present a melded watercolor talk of natural history, travelogue adventure and social commentary that evokes emotions running the gamut from introspection to inspiration. His talk will build upon his experiences as an ornithologist, birder, hunter-conservationist and poet-author who’s wrapped in a different skin.  The talk takes up where his award-winning book The Home Place – Memoirs of a Colored Man’s Love Affair with Nature left off. A feather-centric migration through the special places and connections with special people will be the focus of Lanham’s talk which will excite and incite with nature as the stage for a life lived in a pursuit of birds.
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Fun Festival Reception
with live music by
James A. Madden, pianist,
​good food and great friends!
Festival Registration

Good Times:

Friday:
Fun Festival Reception with live music by Frank Singer, good food and great friends!
Saturday: 
Bird Tally, Dinner and Keynote Address. 
Keynote Program:
Dr. J. Drew Lanham
Ornitherapy - Confessions of a Lapsed Lister and a Life Saved by Birds

Sunday:
​Casual Pizza Party Lunch & Final Bird Tally

Workshops:

Saturday:  1:00 & 3:00 pm
  • Birding for Beginners 
  • Waterfowl on Presque Isle
  • Drawing Naturally
  • Shorebird ID
  • Spring Migration and Bird ID
  • ​Yoga for Birders' Necks
Workshops subject to change 
Workshops

Field Trips:

Field Trips to Presque Isle's Hottest Birding Spots.
  • Friday Afternoon
  • Saturday
  • Sunday
We like to keep out festival cozy,
12 - 15 people per trip. 

Trips leaving simultaneously
​from 6 am - 9 am. 
Each trip will visit multiple locations throughout the park.
Field Trips

Plus...

Special Oportunities:
  • Do Lagoon Birding from a Pontoon Boat
  • Visit the Bird Banding Station
  • Special Birds of the Night Field Trip on Friday
  • Trek to Gull Point, a sanctuary for migrating shorebirds and terns
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2018 Sponsors
Red Headed Woodpecker
Christina Clark
Janet Price

Baltimore Oriole
Kal Darres - Petra

Black-throated Blue Warbler
Nancy Andersen
Mary Birdsong & Mike Plyler
The Quinn Law Firm
Wild Birds Unlimited-Erie
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Yellow Warbler
Sue DeArment
Channellock, Inc.
Marion Gallivan
David Gustafson
Carolyn Sturtevant
Delores Tavares
Joao Tavares
What to Bring:
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.
Sponsor the Festival
Festival Gallery 2016
Bird Gallery
Festival Contact
Festival Brochure

Map, Guide, Lodging:

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For lodging information check out www.visiteriepa.com

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Map of Presque Isle State Park  Click here >>
Recreational Guide of Presque Isle State Park  
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Official Guide to PA State Parks and Forests

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