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BIRD FEST: "At a Glance"

Check here for a quick look at the Bird Fest program schedule and plan your day, or just get an idea of what kind of events we offer, and then click the link to the PDF of the complete program for details. As registration for events progresses, check here to see if there is still space available on the various field trips.

In the "Pre-register" column:

--"Yes" denotes a trip for which ALL the participants must pre-register during General Registration, beginning April 29 through the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce. Please note that if your desired trip is "Full" there may be no-shows, and therefore empty slots that we will fill from a waiting list of hopefuls who are present when the trip is almost ready to depart;

--"Half" means that 1/2 of the participants may pre-register, but the remaining slots are saved for "first come, first served" on the day of the event (you may register for those 30 minutes before the departure time);

-- Exceptions: "Locals Thursday" events (for those with 98826 and 98847 zip codes) may register anytime after April 22, 8 AM. Any unfilled Thursday events will be open to all during General Registration, beginning April 29.

--"No" means no pre-registration is necessary. Just meet at the designated site 30 minutes before the event, and you can sign up.

In the "Cost" column:

--$5R means we are charging a refundable $5 fee. If you go on the field trip, your guide will give you a coupon that you may send in for a refund after Bird Fest (until May 31). If you don't show up, Bird Fest keeps the $5 fee. This is in hopes of having fewer "no-shows" on those early morning, popular field trips. Note: other fees shown are not refunded. They help us cover Bird Fest expenses associated with those particular field trips.

Is That Trip Full? (This chart was updated on May 5 at 2:45 PM)

--"FULL" means all slots, including the wait list, have been filled.

--"WL" means it is full to the wait list.

-- "Pre-reg full" means the trip is one that has 1/2 pre-registered spaces, and 1/2 "register 30 minutes before departure time" spaces. The pre-registered slots are full. Walk-ups still available 30 minutes before departure time.

PRE-REGISTER for most events at the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce: 509.548-5807.

PRE-REGISTER for Arts events (concerts, art workshops) by calling Icicle Arts: 509.668-4663.

RESERVE your barbecue dinner by calling Red-Tail Canyon Farm (see program: "Event Details").

See program "Event Details" for complete instructions.

Thursday, May 12, 2011
Number and Name of Field Trip
Pre-register?
Cost
Time of Trip
Is This Trip Full?
F-1: Songs of the Sage Hills
Yes
$5R
6AM-Noon
WL
F-2: Advanced Birding by Ear (Warblers)
Yes
$5R
6AM-Noon
 
F-3: Early Birds Bird Walk
Yes
Free
7-9 AM
WL
F-4: Birds of Fish Lake
Yes
$5R
7-10:30 AM
F-5: Lake Birds Float and Draw
Yes
$12
7:30AM-Noon
 
Barn Beach Reserve River Haus tours
No
Donation
11 AM-5 PM
Icicle Arts: Flight of the Fledglings art show
No
Free
11 AM- 4 PM
Nature Artists at Snow Creek
No
Free
Noon- 4 PM
 
F-6: Birding by River Raft
Yes
$25
3:30-5:30 PM
Full
Friday, May 13, 2011
F-7: Birding by Pontoon Boat
Yes
$15/$5
6-9:15 AM
WL
F-8: Adv. Birding by Ear: Flycatchers
Yes
$5R
6 AM- Noon
F-9: Birding by Ear (Beginners)
Half
Free
7-9 AM
Pre-reg full. Room for walk up.
F-10: Mountains & Flowers & Birds hike
Yes
Free

7 AM - Noon

WL
F-11: Hike & Draw with Heather + Lunch
Yes
$22
7 AM- 2 PM
F-12: Wood Duck Walk
Yes
Free
8-11:30 AM
F-13: Feathers & Fins
Half
Free
9:30-11:30 AM
F-14: Birding in the Backyard
Half
Free
9:30--Noon
F-15: Waterfront Raptors
Yes
$5

9:30 AM-12:30 PM

WL
Barn Beach Reserve River Haus tours
No
Donation
11 AM- 5PM
Icicle Arts: Flight of the Fledglings art show
No
Free
11 AM- 4 PM
Nature Artists at Snow Creek
No
Free
Noon- 4 PM
F-16: Talkin' Birds, Talkin' Art Reception/Bird Walk
Appreciated-not required
Free

3 -- 5 PM

F-17: Birding by River Raft
Yes
$25
3-6 PM
Full
Coffeehouse: PK Dwyer
No
$3 cover + pass the hat
7-9 PM
F-18: Owl Prowl
Yes
$5
8:30-10:30 PM
Full
F-19: Night Creatures
Yes
Free
9:30-11 PM
Full
Saturday, May 14, 2011
F-20: Hot Birds Hike
Yes
$5R
6 AM- 11 AM
WL
F-21: Songs of the Sage
Yes
$5R
6 AM- Noon
WL
F-22: Bird Walk at Confluence Park
Yes
$5R
6:30-9 AM
WL
F-23: Early-birds Bird Walk
Yes
Free
7-9 AM
F-24: Birds of Bird Note Walk
Half
Free
7-9 AM
Bird Banding
No
Free
7-10 AM
F-25: Upper Basin Birders Hike
Yes
Free
7 AM- 1 PM

WL

F-26: Fire Birds Hike
Yes
$5R
7:30 AM- Noon
F-27: Birding the Americas Hike
Yes
Free
8 AM- Noon
WL
F-28: Birds of Farm, Field, Pond, Woods
Half
Free
8:30-11:30 AM
Pre-reg full: room for walk-up
F-29: Lazy Birders Bird Walk
Yes
Free
9:30-11:30 AM
What Bird Is That?
No
Free
10 AM- 2 PM
Fledgling Frolics with Mascots
No
Free
10 AM- 2 PM
Icicle Arts: Flight of the Fledglings art show
No
Free
11 AM- 4 PM
Barn Beach Reserve's River Haus tours
No
Donation
11 AM- 5 PM
Daniel's Homes for Birds
No
Free
Noon-3 PM
Nature Artists at Snow Creek
No
Free
Noon-4 PM
F-30: Wildflower Walk
Half
Free
1-3 PM
Pre-reg full: room for walk-up
Alive! Look a Bird in the Eye
No
Free
1-3 PM
F-31: Birds of Bavaria
Yes
$5
1-4:30 PM
Full
F-32: Birding by Mountain Bike
Yes
Free
1:30-5 PM
WL
F-33: Birds of BirdNote
No
Free
2:30-4 PM
Nuestras Aves Compartidas
No
Free
3-5:30 PM
F-34: Birding by River Raft
Yes
$25
3:30-5:30 PM
Full
Birders' BBQ & Live Bluegrass
Yes
$15/$7.50/
5:30-6:30 PM
Keynote: Our Fossil-Fuel Addiction: Changing Climate, Changing Birds
No
Free
7-8:30 PM
F-35: Owl Prowl
Yes
$5
9-11 PM
Full
Sunday, May 15, 2011
F-36: Morning on Mt Home Ridge Hike
Yes
$5R
6-11 AM
WL
F-37: Birding in the Coulee bus tour
Yes
$30
6 AM- 4 PM
Full
F-38: Early Birds Bird Walk
Yes
Free
7-9 AM
F-39: Birds of BirdNote
No
Free
7-9 AM
Bird Banding
No
Free
7-10 AM
F-40: Birds of Plain, Plus Art and Lunch
Yes
$10
7 AM- 1 PM
F-41: Birding by River Raft
Yes
$25
7:30-10:30 AM
F-42: Birds & Flowers Hike on Icicle Ridge
Yes
Free
7:30 AM-Noon
WL
F-43: Lazy Birders Bird Walk
Yes
Free
9:30-11:30 AM
 
Alive! Owls with Debra Olson
No
Free
10 AM- 1 PM
Icicle Arts: Flight of the Fledglings art show
No
Free
11 AM- 4 PM
Barn Beach Reserve's River Haus tours
No
Donation
11 AM- 5 PM
Nature Artists at Snow Creek
No
Free
Noon-4 PM
 
Songbird Concert
Suggested
$10 ahead/$12 at door
2 PM