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Space Coast Birding & Wildlife Festival 2012

Editor — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:53:37 +0000

The 15th Annual Space Coast Birding & Wildlife Festival will offer bird enthusiasts a full program of field trips, discussions, classroom presentations, workshops and more. Keynote speakers include James Currie, Richard Crossley, PaulBaicich and Victor Emanuel. Features of the festival will include the Welcome Reception, Keynote Socials, Sunday Social, an art show, boat tours, a silent auction and The Raptor Project. For details regarding registration and the program, please visit the Space Coast Birding & Wildlife Festival website.

Dates: 25 to 30 January 2012
Venue: Brevard Community College – Titusville Campus
City: Titusville
State: Florida
Country: United States of America

Everglades Birding Festival 2011

Editor — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:31:25 +0000

Those attending the 2011 Everglades Birding Festival can look forward to a full program of events, including birding, workshops, tours, night hikes, and the opportunity to meet birding experts. Amongst the target birds for the event are Snail Kite, Peregrine Falcon, Purple Gallinule, Roseate Spoonbill, Short-eared Owl, Burrowing Owl, Wood Stalk and others.

For more details, please visit the official website of the Everglades Birding Festival.

Date: 12 to 17 January 2011
Venue: Florida Everglades
State: Florida
Country: United States of America

Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival 2011

Editor — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 15:05:07 +0000

The 2011 Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival will feature a number of exciting events for birding enthusiasts. Included in the program are shows by The Raptor Project, socials, seminars and lectures by Julie Zickefoose, Laura Erickson, Don and Lillian Stokes and Chuck Hagner, field trips, photography, an art show and so much more. Be sure to register for this educational and fun-filled event.

Date: 26 to 31 January 2011
Venue: Brevard Community College
City: Titusville
State: Florida
Country: United States of America

All Exotic Bird Expo in Orlando

Editor — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 09:44:02 +0000

The Exotic Bird Society of America will be hosting an event in Orlando, Florida on 16 January 2011. An abundance of birds and bird related items will be available, along with interesting seminars and trick bird shows. Admission is $4.00 for members and $5.00 for nonmembers.

Date: 16 January 2011
Venue: Central Florida Fairgrounds
City: Orlando
State: Florida
Country: United States of America

The Endangered Florida ScrubJay

Editor — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 10:44:53 +0000

Entered onto the endangered list as a threatened species in 1987, the Florida Scrub Jay populations have dramatically decreased in numbers over the last few years. Encroachment on their natural habitat and their unique breeding and survival habits could lead to the extinction of this magnificent bird that is endemic to Florida. Fortunately, researchers have been keeping a close eye on these birds for more than thirty-five years and have come up with a solution to ensure that the Florida Scrub Jay will continue to frequent the landscapes of Florida and hopefully increase their numbers.

The Florida Scrub Jay is noticeable by its blue wings, tail, head, nape and bib, and their underparts and backs are a light shade of grey. They have black bills, feet and legs, and grow to approximately twenty-eight centimeters in height. It is the unique scrub in Florida that has ensured that the Florida Scrub Jay has remained within this state, in ecosystems filled with Myrtle Oak, Sand Pine, Florida Rosemary, Eastern Prickly Pear and Chapman’s Oak. They live on a diet of mice, frogs, acorns, peanuts, lizards and insects, and are known to store acorns throughout the year. It was observed by the late Glen Woolfenden in 1969 that these extraordinary birds take part in what is known as cooperative breeding, meaning that more than one bird tends to a nest. An intern, John Fitzpatrick, joined Woolfenden three years later, and has continued his work in regard to the study and conservation of the Florida Scrub Jay.

One vital aspect that will help to save the Florida Scrub Jay is to ensure that there is enough scrub to encourage the birds to move to larger areas, like stepping stones from one area to the next. It has been found that Florida Scrub Jays do not move to unfamiliar habitats, and the divisions between habitats will eventually cause birds to be isolated from one another and become extinct. Wildfires are also a major threat to this bird’s habitat. Research has also shown that the different Scrub Jay species have various different needs, and each population should therefore be treated and conserved individually. Fitzpatrick hopes that by sharing his knowledge of the Scrub Jays, positive changes will be made to conserve and protect these socially dependant birds throughout the state of Florida.

Exotic Bird Club of Florida Fair 2010

Editor — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:45:58 +0000

To discover the beauty of the exotic birds of Florida, the Exotic Bird Club of Florida Fair 2010 is the place to be. Hosted by the Exotic Bird Club of Florida on 14 March 2010, the fair will offer a magnificent variety of birds that will be on display and for sale. Various vendors will also be attending, selling products ranging from nutrition to bird cages and toys. Visitors to the fair can also look forward to raffle tables, snack bars and a grand prize draw.

For more information in regard to the Exotic Bird Club of Florida Fair, contact the club at info@exoticbirdclubofflorida.com.

Date: 14 March 2010
Venue: Greater Palm Bay Senior Centre
City: Palm Bay, Florida
Country: United States of America

13th Annual Space Coast Birding & Wildlife Festival

Editor — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:08:18 +0000

What can visitors to the 13th Annual Space Coast Birding & Wildlife Festival look forward to? An exciting program featuring a silent auction, bird count list, art competition and over 70 exhibitors such as birding organisations, photography businesses, optics, nature-touring equipment, artists and more. Field trips as well as classroom presentations are also available. There will also be various opportunities to meet and mingle with like-minded individuals. Don’t forget to check out the “Behind the Scenes” tour of Florida Audubon’s Center for Birds of Prey.

Date: 27 January to 1 February 2010
Venue: Brevard Community College, Titusville Campus
City: Titusville, FL
Country: United States of America

Tampa Exotic Bird Fair 2010

Editor — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:36:30 +0000

Exotic bird lovers should not miss out on the opportunity to view a large variety of bird species, or purchase accessories for their pet birds, at the Tampa Exotic Bird Fair 2010. The Egypt Shrine Centre will be hosting this colorful event on 10 January 2010, and will feature a variety of exhibits that include nutritional products, bird cages, bird toys and much, much more.

Free parking will be available, with an entrance fee of $5 for visitors over 10 years of age. For more information in regard to the fair, contact Michael on 727-862-1542.

Date: 10 January 2010
Venue: Egypt Shrine Centre
City: Tampa, Florida
Country: United States of America

The Ammerman’s Exotic Yard Sale 2009

Editor — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:44:15 +0000

The Ammerman’s have been a trusted name when it comes to cages for exotic birds and furry friends, such as rabbits. To celebrate their love for animals, and to assist owners, they are hosting The Ammerman’s Exotic Yard Sale, which will feature a variety of products, exotic birds and animals. Trade, purchase or sell, related products and bird cages, or order a custom build cage from The Ammermans, at the show. It is a wonderful event for exotic bird owners and first time bird owners will also gain valuable insight into caring for their pet birds.

For more information in regard to the show, or The Ammerman’s, visit their official website at http://www.ammermans.com/.

Date: 29 November 2009
Venue: The Ammerman Family Farm
City: Plant City, Florida
Country: United States of America

2009 Exotic Bird Auction

Editor — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:40:13 +0000

On the 15th of November 2009, the Exotic Bird Club of Florida will be hosting their annual Exotic Bird Auction. It will not only give bird enthusiasts the opportunity to purchase exotic birds, but various vendors will have a variety of bird related products on sale. Food stalls will also be available as well as an exciting Great Raffle, and much more. Bird vendors are reminded that a Florida Fish and Wildlife Permit is a requirement to display their birds.

Entre fee into the auction is $2, with children under the age of 10, being given free entry. For more information in regard to the auction, kindly visit the website at www.geocities.com/Exoticbirdclubofflorida/ or contact Yvonne Weir on 321-452-0706 or ywweir@aol.com.

Date: 15 November 2009
Venue: Greater Palm Bay Senior Centre
City: Palm Bay, Florida
Country: United States of America