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Hosted by Presque Isle Audubon Society,  Erie Bird Observatory and PA DCNR
Festival dates: MAY 12, 13, 14, 2023

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​Discover a multitude of spring migrants along the southern shore of Lake Erie at beautiful Presque Isle State Park in Erie, Pennsylvania, where more than 320 species of birds have been recorded, including desirable warblers and other songbirds. It is also home to many owl, woodpecker, and heron species. It contains Gull Point, a sand plain sanctuary that hosts migrant shorebirds and terns. Presque Isle is an Important Bird Area and is nicely located on a major migration corridor. Anything could show up!

The 2023 festival features field trips to all the hotspots and workshops for every level, from Birding 101 to Native Plants for Backyard Birds. Our Keynote this year is David Lindo, also known as The Urban Birder, who is a broadcaster, writer, speaker, educatorm, and bird tour leader. His mission is to engage city folk around the world with the environment through the medium of birds. Every full-weekend registrant will receive a copy of his book, How to Be an Urban Birder. His presentation—A World of Urban Birds—will take us around the urban world in 30 birds.

Also- good food, great camaraderie, a welcome reception on Friday evening with music and fun; lots of friendly helpful people and a small ticket auction, to boot. You may take home something special.

We are a small festival, limited to 150 attendees with no crowds but desirable migrant species. 
All skill levels are welcome.

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If you have any questions, please send an email to info@presqueisleaudubon.org

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FESTIVAL of the BIRDS
May 12, 13, 14 2023


Plus...

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​Special Opportunities:
  • Lagoon Birding from a Pontoon Boat​
  • Visit Erie Bird Observatory's 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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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.
Sponsor the Festival

Map, Guide, Lodging:

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For lodging information check out https://www.visiterie.com/stay/​

Recreational Guide to Presque Isle
Map of Presque Isle State Park
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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Festival Contact
Presque Isle Audubon Society, 301 Peninsula Drive, Suite 8, ​Erie, PA 16505
Our mission is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the enjoyment and benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity in northwestern Pennsylvania.
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