Hi Ken,

Quick question - are the bird walks just for viewing (ie: binoculars) or is
it ok to bring cameras ? I was concerned about the noise from multiple
cameras drowning out the walk host's speaking, so I wanted to double check
instead of assuming they were ok.

Thanks!
Keri


On Thu, May 30, 2013 at 10:41 AM, Kenneth Benton <[log in to unmask]>wrote:

> Hello Vermont Birders!
>
> This morning at the North Branch Nature Center, the fields and riverside
> were alive with American Redstarts, Yellow Warblers, Veery, and Indigo
> Bunting, all tuning up their singing voices to greet visitors for this
> Saturday's BirdFest!  The Chestnut-sided Warblers were particularly excited
> for the event, saying that they would be "Pleased, pleased, pleased to meet
> you!"
>
> BirdFest will run from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., kicking off with an early morning
> birding by ear walk led by Nona Estrin.  The rest of the day will be filled
> with activities perfect for people of all ages and experience levels.  With
> bird banding demos, bird walks and workshops, live raptor presentations,
> art exhibits, wood carving demonstrations, storytelling and a children's
> activity tent, we have everyone covered!  At noon, a keynote presentation
> will be delivered by Margaret Fowle, of Vermont Audubon, on the iconic
> Peregrine Falcon and its current status in Vermont.  Her talk will be
> followed by a presentation with Vermont naturalist and author of the
> award-winning book "Naturally Curious", Mary Holland.  Moretown Elementary
> School will be grilling hot dogs and serving up watermelon for lunch as way
> to raise funds for next schol year's E.C.O. program at their school.
>  BirdFest is free for children and $10 for adults.  Here is a link to our
> BirdFest homepage: http://www.northbranchnaturecenter.org/birdfest.html
>
> Hope to see you there!
>
> Ken Benton
>
>
> --
> Ken Benton
> AmeriCorps Environmental Educator
> North Branch Nature Center
> 713 Elm Street
> Montpelier, VT 05602
> work: 802-229-6206
> cell: 513-505-7484
>
> “We abuse land because we regard it as a commodity belonging to us. When we
> see land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to use it with
> love and respect." ~Aldo Leopold
>