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Puget Sound Bird Fest in Edmonds May 12-13

Puget Sound Bird Fest is May 12-13

The annual Puget Sound Bird Fest in Edmonds, May 12-13, features expert speakers, guided outdoor birding walks, special field trips by bus and boat, workshops, and children’s activities.

Coinciding with International Migratory Bird Day on the second Saturday of May, the festival is an ideal time for learning about and viewing some of the over 200 species of birds identified in Edmonds. Beginning bird and nature enthusiasts as well as more advanced birders will enjoy the varied schedule of events, the expert guides, and the diverse habitats to explore in Edmonds.

This year the festival extends into the evening with two keynote addresses and receptions, offering visitors an opportunity to socialize with other birding and nature enthusiasts. On Friday evening, May 12, WDFW’s Urban Wildlife Biologist Russell Link will speak on "Gardening on the Wing: Bats, Bees, Birds & Butterflies" at the Edmonds Conference Center. Link is the author of "Landscaping for Wildlife in the Pacific Northwest" and "Living with Wildlife in the Pacific Northwest". On Saturday evening, May 13, the festival concludes with nationally-recognized and award-winning nature photographer John Hendrickson speaking on “A Celebration of Raptors” at the Wade James Theater. Hendrickson’s photos have been exhibited in over 40 American museums and published in National Geographic, Sierra Club, Newsweek, National Wildlife and other magazines. He also directs the Woodleaf Outdoor School, a large environmental education center in California.

Most festival activities are free of charge, some are by suggested donation. Check the website for updated information and the schedule of events: www.pugetsoundbirdfest.com.