International Migratory Bird Day in the Rogue Valley - North Mountain Park
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Rogue Valley Bird Day at North Mountain Park
Lesser Goldfinch - Photo Courtesy Richard Cronberg
Rogue Valley Bird Day at North Mountain Park
Rogue Valley Bird Day at North Mountain Park
Rogue Valley Bird Day at North Mountain Park
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Ashland Parks & Recreation


2010 Rogue Valley Bird Day Celebration
at North Mountain Park in Ashland

Saturday, May 8, 8 am to noon


Ashland Parks & Recreation Department, Rogue Valley Audubon Society and the Klamath Bird Observatory will celebrate Migratory Bird Day on Saturday, May 8, from 8 am—noon at the North Mountain Park Nature Center, 620 North Mountain Avenue in Ashland. This year's event theme is the Power of Partnerships.

Wildlife Images Logo The event offers a variety of engaging outdoor-learning activities for birders of all ages, interests and abilities. This year's bird-calling contest will have new categories and rules. Please check back soon for the 2010 schedule and rules. Hourly guided walks are scheduled to the mist netting and bird-banding station to view migratory and resident birds up close and learn more about local conservation. ‘Bird-friendly’ shade-grown coffee will be served. Wildlife Images Rehabilitation and Education Center will offer magnificent birds of prey for easy viewing.

To learn more about this national event visit www.birdday.org

For more information call the North Mountain Park Nature Center at 541.488.6606 or the Klamath Bird Observatory at 541.201.0866