Introduction to Birdwatching 2009
For bird lover who have never been brave enough to take on the challenge of bird watching, the Introduction to Birdwatching 2009 is the perfect opportunity to start this hobby. This magnificent informative event will not only explore the natural wonders of the park, but teach those participating, how to look for birds, and share tips and educational information.
The Introduction to Birdwatching 2009 will start at 12:00 pm in the afternoon and take an hour and a half to complete. For more information in regard to the park and future events, kindly visit the website at http://www.prospectpark.org/.
Date: 24 October 2009
Venue: Prospect Park
City: New York
Country: United States of America
FWCAS Parrot Symposium 2009
The second annual Florida West Coast Avian Society Parrot Symposium will be held at the Sarasota Hyatt on the 7th and 8th of November 2009. Everything bird enthusiasts might want to know will be discussed at the 2009 FWCAS Parrot Symposium with guests speakers such as Cassie Malina talking about Operant Conditioning Training, behavior being discussed by Sally Blanchard and Glenn Reynolds bringing conservation awareness to the symposium, from the World Parrot Trust. The FWCAS Parrot Symposium is a celebration of birds and an opportunity to promote awareness and correct care for exotic birds.
Date: 7 – 8 November 2009
Venue: Sarasota Hyatt
City: Sarasota, Florida
Country: United States of America
The Mini Bird Race 2009
The Mini Bird Race 2009 will be hosted by the Borneo Highlands Resort, with the support of the Malaysian Nature Society, on the 4th of October 2009. Contrary to what one might expect the Mini Bird Race 2009 to consist of, only wild birds a part of this event, as it is held to promote bird species and the conservation of nature. It will be the second time that this event is hosted, because of its previous success, and the Mini Bird Race sees teams face off against each other in a race of knowledge and good bird spotting skills. Each team has a limit time to find, record and identify as many bird species as possible.
The Mini Bird Race 2009 is an extremely fun and exciting event and offers spectators the opportunity to enjoy the company and activities with fellow bird lovers. For more information in regard to this event, visit the official website at http://borneohighlands.com.my/birdrace2009.html.
Date: 4 October 2009
Venue: Penrissen Range, Borneo Highlands Resort, Kuching
City: Sarawak
Country: Malaysia
Feed the Birds Day 2009
On the 24th and 25th of October 2009, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds will be trying to offer more than a hundred locations for bird enthusiasts to get together to take part in the Feed the Birds Day 2009 project. Visitors to the event will learn how to take care of the wild birds in their gardens, being educated on food, nests and a variety of other ways the public can assist in the conservation and protection of wild birds, from the comfort of their own back yard.
For more information on your nearest venue location and the Feed the Birds Day 2009 initiative, kindly visit the Royal Society of the Protections of Birds website at http://www.rspb.org.uk/feedthebirds/index.asp or contact them on 01767 680 551 (office hours).
Date: 24 – 25 October 2009
Venue: Various
City: Various
Country: United Kingdom
BOAF Bird Show 2009
The Annual BOAF Bird Show will take place on the 26th of September 2009, at the Sheraton Wayfarer Conference Center and is a popular event for bird breeders and birding enthusiasts. Two halls are made available during the show, one with vendors and the other with exhibitors. A wide variety of bird species will be on display and vendors will be able to provide festival goers with bird related products and items.
For more information in regard to the show kindly visit the official Birds of a Feather website at http://www.boaf.com/birdShow.htm.
Date: 26 September 2009
Venue: Sheraton Wayfarer Conference Center
City: Bedford
Country: United States of America
Education
February 9, 2009 by Editor
Filed under Birding Tips
To be a true bird enthusiast you need to have a basic education on birds.
Here we cover everything from bird anatomy, conservation, the evolution of birds as well as extinct and rare birds. We hope to provide you with expert advice and opinions to help you become a better bird enthusiast and better carer for your bird.
Understanding the basic behavior of birds and their patterns, will also help you become a more accomplished bird watcher.
Check back soon as we’re adding more articles every day!
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Birds Naturally Choose Flavonoids
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