Klamath festival May 12

Klamath Falls Herald and News

April 14, 2007

   The eighth annual Klamath Falls International Migratory Bird Day Festival will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 12, at Veterans Park in downtown Klamath Falls . 

   Millions of birds migrate every spring and fall through the Klamath Falls area because of its location along the Pacific Flyway bird migration corridor and the variety of habitats available. The Klamath Falls International Migratory Bird Day Festival is a chance to increase the community awareness of these birds. 

   “Local organizers hope to provide a festival atmosphere for families to learn about migratory birds and the role that Klamath Falls plays in their journeys,” said Lindsey Lyons, watershed and natural resource educator for the Oregon State University Klamath Basin Research and Extension Center . 

   The festival is free and includes a variety of activities such as educational bird walks, historical tours of the Link River Trail, bird house building, educational programs, hands-on children activities, live bird demonstrations and live music and dancing. 

   Tentative schedule:

    9 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Bird walks: (45 minutes per walk; leaving on the hour) Led by an experienced birding guide who will teach participants how to view and identify birds in the wild and up close at the mistnetting station. Some binoculars provided; wear comfortable shoes.
   9 a.m.-noon
• Mist netting demonstration: Mistnetting involves Klamath Bird Observatory Scientists carefully catching birds in stationary nets and placing identifying bands on them so their life habits can be studied in the future.
    10 -11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m.
• Link River historic hike: This hike, led by Todd Kepple of Klamath County Museum , will highlight the history of the Link River Trail and the birds that use t .
    10:30-11:15 a.m. and 12:30-1:15 p.m.
• Bird Migration Obstacle Course for Kids: The obstacle course is a fun activity that shows kids the hazards faced by migrating birds during their journeys.
    11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. and 1:30-2:15 p.m.
• Bird Olympics for Kids: Bird Olympics is a fun activity that challenges youth to match the amazing adaptations of birds.
    10-10:30 a.m. and 2-2:30 p.m.
• Badger Run Wildlife Rehabilitation presentation: Live bird demonstrations, information and viewing.
Tentative entertainment schedule: 10:30 -11 a.m.
• Pickin
• Roses 11-11:30 a.m.
• Henley High School Pep Band 11:30 a.m. - noon
• Undercurrents Noon - 12:30 p.m.
• Manuela Pascual and the Latino Dancers 12:30-1 p.m.
• Stefan Savides 1-1:30 p.m.
• Wigly
• Wild Moves dance group 1:- 2:30 p.m.
• Undercurrents  

For more information on reserving booth space at the Klamath Falls International Migratory Bird Day Festival for displays, kids activities or sales, contact Lindsey Lyons at 883-7131 or lindsey.lyons@oregon state.edu.

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