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Press Release
Godwit Days Celebrates 15 Years
Extraordinary birding awaits at the 15th Annual Godwit Days Spring Migration Bird Festival, held April 16-18 at the Arcata Community Center. Pre- and post-festival events extend the core dates from April 15 to 21.
The 2010 program consists of over 100 field trips, workshops, lectures, boat trips, a banquet, and events like the “Big Day,” where participants travel by bus around Humboldt County to spot over 110 bird species. And the program is not limited to birds, with sessions focusing on reptiles & amphibians, botany, mammals, and insects. Leaders are trained professionals, local biologists, and experts in bird and other wildlife identification.
Free events for the local community include an opening reception and Friday night lecture, Bird Fair vendor booths, art show, live birds of prey on display, family nature activities, and selected field trips and lectures that require preregistration to reserve a spot. All entries in the K-12 student bird art contest sponsored by Redwood Region Audubon and Friends of Arcata Marsh will be on display, with awards presented April 17 at 11:30 a.m.
The 2010 festival artwork was designed by local artist Carol Andersen. Her image of a Marbled Godwit in flight will appear on the festival poster and T-shirts. The keynote speaker, Jeff Bouton, is a research biologist, professional nature tour guide, and product specialist for Leica Sport Optics. The lecture is on April 17 at 7:30 p.m.; all registration plans include a keynote ticket.
Visit www.godwitdays.com to review the event schedule and register. Registration also can be done by phone at 707-826-7050 or 1-800-908-WING.
[MEDIA: If you require additional information, contact the Godwit Days office at 826-7050 or e-mail info@godwitdays.com]
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