Spring is the Time for Bird Festivals

In the spring and fall, thousands of migratory birds travel through Washington state on the Pacific Coast and the Puget Sound area. Communities celebrate these migrations with bird festivals, that give opportunities to participate in lectures, workshops, and bird outings. . .

For the rest of the article, click on the link Spring is the Time for Bird Festivals.

Note:  I’ll be giving a Free Mini-Workshop at the Wings Over Water Bird Festival in Blaine on Saturday, March 15th at 2 pm to 4 pm.

Skagit Eagle Festival is in January

Copyright Karen UlvestadIt’s that time of the year again, and the bald eagles are back. The count last week was around 150 eagles in the Skagit Valley, feeding on the salmon run. This article give details about the events, and links to information. I will be giving a Free talk on bird photography on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at 10 a.m. It will be held at the Historic Concrete Theatre. Here is a link to the complete story http://www.examiner.com/article/winter-festivals-northwestern-washington .

Happy Shooting. . .Karen

September is the time for the Puget Sound Bird Fest

Western Sandpiper

Every September, the Puget Sound Bird Fest is held in Edmonds at the Frances Anderson Center, and surrounding area. This year, the festival is being held Friday, September 6 through Sunday, September 8. The festival is put on by the City of Edmonds. Each year, the festival is an opportunity to attend a workshop, participate in a guided birding tour, kayak to observe birds, meet professionals in the birding field, and learn about birding. For more information, visit the article at September is the time for the Puget Sound Bird Fest.

Note: I will be giving a Free lecture on Bird Photography.