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Welcome to our 19th MigrationCelebration in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota!
Spring migration is underway in Minnesota! We look forward to the return of hundreds of species to the Detroit Lakes area in their brightest springtime mating plumage.
The Detroit Lakes area is located in a transition zone in northwestern Minnesota where tall grass prairie meets northern hardwood and conifer forest ecosystems. Add a landscape peppered with lakes and wetlands and the diversity of plant, animal and bird life is so unique that all of the state-listed bird species have been documented in the festival birding area. In a small geographic area, birders can
find a tremendous variety of species. You won’t find another festival that offers such great numbers of woodland warblers right next to a plentiful array of prairie sparrows or vast numbers of shorebirds! Mid-May birding is spectacular!
More than 200 birds have been recorded during our festival. You will visit several natural and restored habitats, including forests and expansive prairies that are among the less than one percent of native prairie in the state. Birders attending the festival have been able to check off species such as the Chestnut-collared Longspur, Greater Prairie Chicken, Black-backed Woodpecker and Golden-winged Warbler.
We hope you enjoy the enthusiastic line-up of presenters! At this festival hear inspiring conservation success stories! Carrol Henderson and some of those involved in the 1980s project relate their challenges and successes of reintroducing Trumpeter Swans to Minnesota and releasing them at Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge. Minnesota artist Joe Hautman, and Tom Cooper of US FWS, share a close look at the art and conservation behind the Federal Duck Stamp. Learn from Joshua Stafford how weather radar tracks waterfowl migration. Exciting, new discoveries of the little-known world of nocturnal hunters will be shared by keynote Scott Weidensaul in “Owls: Soul of the Night” and his latest book on owls!
The 19th annual festival returns to the headquarters at Detroit Mountain Recreation Area, nestled in the woods near Detroit Lakes. We work diligently to provide a quality experience for you with knowledgeable birding leaders and a naturalist on each fieldtrip by comfortable coach bus to the hot spots. Birders of all levels are invited to take part in the festival, sponsored by the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce and US Fish & Wildlife Service. We’ll treat you to some of our best small town hospitality!
Register by May 6 to be included in the “early bird” drawing for a pair of binoculars, donated by Eagle Optics. Grab your binoculars and field guides, and we’ll See You at the Lakes in May!
COVER DESIGN: The Festival of Birds Committee thanks artist Joe Hautman for the use of his painting of Trumpeter Swans, the winning entry for the 2016-2017 Federal Duck Stamp.
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thursDay ~ May 19
Festival headquarters – Detroit Mountain recreation area(see map for directions on inside back cover)
registration at heaDquarters Noon-3:30 pm | Detroit Mountain Recreation Area,29409 170th Street, Detroit Lakes
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“Birding Basics”thursday, May 19th, 12:30 pm – 2:30 pmCost: $15.00Location: Detroit Mountain recreation areaWalk with experienced birders who will share tips on binocular handling, using guide books, and bird identification. We’ll explore topics such as when the use of bird call recordings is appropriate and how you record official sightings. This is your chance to ask questions from etiquette to habitat while practicing birding skills in the field. This workshop is the perfect way to start your spring birding adventures. Meet at Detroit Mountain Recreation Area Lodge.
“shoreBird i.d.”With Doug Burithursday, May 19th, 12:30pm- 2:30pmLocation: hamden slough national Wildlife refugeCost $20.00 One of the delights of this workshop is that it’s a great way to sharpen your field ID skills and is a wonderful way to springboard into the festival. Doug Buri has graciously agreed to present his popular Shorebird I.D. Workshop at the newly constructed Environmental Learning building located on Hamden Slough National Wildlife Refuge. The first half of this event will be a classroom focus on key field identification techniques followed by some nearby field visits to observe the birds up close. The Hamden Slough Refuge has a shorebird list of 17 species and hosts over 20,000 shorebirds annually and has a number of managed wetland pools within walking distance of the learning center. This event will be available to 40 participants only. If you want to enhance your shorebird ID skills then this is the workshop for you! Meet at Detroit Mountain Lodge at noon to carpool or use the provided map to drive to hamden slough. target species: shorebirds, Waders, Waterfowl and sparrows
eVening soCiaL, Dinner anD PrograMCost: $39.00, includes transportation, social, dinner and program. optional wine tasting feeLocation: Meet bus at 3:30 pm at Detroit Mountain Lodge social 4:00 pm-5:00 pm at richwood Winery. Dinner and program at Maplelag resort.
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earLy BirD soCiaL“Wine TasTing aT richWood WinerY”thursday, May 19th, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pmCost: Free with event Fee; $5 tasting FeeLocation: richwood Winery, 27799 County hwy 34, CallawayBoard the coach bus at Detroit Mountain at 3:30 pm and join the Early Bird Social at Richwood Winery on the way to Maplelag for a taste of the North. The winery and vineyard are located on nine acres of land overlooking Buffalo Lake. In 2008, three varieties of cold hardy grapes developed by the University of Minnesota were planted. Today, Richwood Winery offers up to 8 different wines. Enjoy a free tasting of Frontenac Gris wine. Sample four wines for a nominal fee of $5.00 (payable at Richwood Winery) and bring a bottle of your favorite to Maplelag Resort, since the resort does not offer liquor.
Dinner anD PrograMthursday, May 19th, 5:30 pm-7:30pm Cost: included with social and transportationLocation: Maplelag resortFrom Richwood Winery, our coach bus travels to Maplelag Resort for our dinner and evening program. Maplelag Resort and Conference Center is located 20 miles NE of Detroit Lakes. The name is derived from the 600 acres of sugar maple trees and “lag” (pronounced log) which is Norwegian for group or gathering. This rural getaway for vacationers and business gatherings is constructed from a variety of locally harvested trees and has eclectic collections including depot signs and metal lunch boxes. Meals are prepared from scratch. Our dinner in the woods will be served family style and includes pan fried walleye, wild rice, stuffing, Maplelag Friday lettuce salad, fry bread, Russian Crème dessert with raspberries and beverages. Carrol Henderson’s presentation follows our meal.
“TrUMPeTer sWans: a sUccess sTorY”With Carrol Henderson, Minnesota DNRThe comeback of the Trumpeter Swan has been described as one of the most successful restorations of a once-endangered wildlife species. Carrol Henderson, one of the leaders in reviving the formerly extirpated population of Trumpeter Swans in Minnesota, will relate the challenges and stories that have unfolded during this recovery project. Join in the special recognition of those who played a role in bringing back the swans!
thursDay ~ May 19 — sPonsors —
• Continental Breakfast extra early for the early “bird”
• All rooms have 46” LCD TVs, fridge & microwave
• Pool, Whirlpool, Sauna and Game Room
Welcome to Bird Festival 2016
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Come and stay with us!www.fairhillsresort.com
800-323-2849Within 15 minutes of weekend activities.
Five Lakes and Fair Hills Resorts offers 1000 Acres ofpristine wilderness for excellent birding.
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FriDay ~ May 20— sPonsors —
Protecting over 100,000 acresof local nesting bird habitat!
Experience bird watching on these nearby federal lands:
Tamarac National Wildlife Refugewww.fws.gov/refuge/tamarac
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Detroit Lakes Wetland Management Districtwww.fws.gov/refuge/detroit_lakes_wmd
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Hamden Slough National Wildlife Refugewww.fws.gov/refuge/hamden_slough
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registration at heaDquarters 5:15 am-5:45 am & 1:30 pm-3:30 pmDetroit Mountain Recreation Area, 29409 170th Street, Detroit Lakes
FieLD triPsThese field trips depart and return at Detroit Mountain Recreation Area parking lot. Please be prompt, as buses leave on time! Coffee will be served in Detroit Mountain Lodge for a free-will offering from 5:15 am-5:45 am.
“Prairie WeTland learning cenTer /norTh oTTaWa Flood conTrol ProjecT”Friday, May 20th, 5:30 am-1:30 pmCost: $49.00, includes sack lunchLocation: trip leaves promptly from Detroit Mountain parking lot new tour! The Prairie Wetlands Learning Center, located on the south edge of Fergus Falls, is the only residential learning center operated by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. It encompasses 330 acres of native and restored tallgrass prairie, 28 wetlands and 3.5 miles of trails. species to look for: Chipping, Clay-Colored, Vesper, savannah, song, White-throated, harris’ and White-Crowned sparrows, Bobolink, eastern and Western Meadowlark as well as waterfowl and shorebirds. numerous rookeries in the area may have green, Black crowned, and great Blue herons as well as snowy, great and Cattle egrets. After spending the morning on the prairie, we proceed to the North Ottawa flood control impoundment owned by the Bois de Sioux Watershed. This 1,920 acre site is a mecca for migrating shorebirds and waterfowl as numerous pools within the large impoundment are managed at varying water depths. We will search for unique shorebirds that may be resting at this important migration stop. As time allows we will travel past Mud Lake, a waterfowl lake in Grant County, and the heron rookies in Fergus Falls.
“FelTon Prairie/Ulen ProjecT/WaUBUn school ForesT”Friday, May 20th, 5:45 am-1:30 pmCost: $49.00, includes sack lunchLocation: trip leaves promptly from Detroit Mountain parking lotFelton Prairie is an international birding destination and continues to be our most productive area! The vistas and landscapes along the old shore line of glacial Lake Agassiz are truly wondrous and this area has some of the last large blocks of native prairie in the country. Good looks at the Chestnut-collared Longspur, greater Prairie Chicken and upland sandpiper commonly occur here. We move to the Ulen area and visit a large private land wetland site that was restored last fall. This 145 acre basin will most likely be a large mud flat and could produce some excellent shorebird viewing opportunities for dunlins, phalaropes and dowitchers. Lunch will be hosted at one of the local landowner’s farmstead. Lastly we travel to the Waubun School Forest in search of warblers and other woodland species, such as Cape May, Palm and Black and White Warblers. Dust off your
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FriDay ~ May 20 thanks to our FieLD triP LeaDers oVer the years
Paul Baicich
Al Batt
Rob Baden
Betsy Beneke
Janice Bengtson
Dave Bennett
Jerry Bonkoski
Kelly Blackledge
Jo Blanich
Steve Blanich
Jeff Bouton
Barbara Boyle
Wayne Brininger
Judd Brink
Doug Buri
Ed Clem
Keith Corliss
Richard Crossley
Connie Cox
Lowell Deede
Kim Eckert
Jason Ekstein
Becky Esser
John Fitzpatrick
Jeff Fjestad
Jeffrey Gordon
Joel Greenberg
Juan Carlos Geise
Paula Grieef
Melissa Groo
Sandy Gunderson
Larry Hanson
Sally Hausken
Carrol Henderson
Nancy Henke
Greg Hoch
Robert Janssen
Teresa Jaskiewicz
Earl Johnson
Rhett Johnson
Jeanie Joppru
Scott Kahan
Fred Lesher
Steve Mallard
Barb Martin
Dennis Martin
John Marzluff
Matt Mecklenberg
Steve Midthure
Mike Murphy
Frank Nicoletti
Jeff Norby
Sherri Norland
Bob O’Connor
Mark Otnes
Rosalind Renfrew
Kim Risen
Stacy Salvevold
David Allen Sibley
Beau Shroyer
Sharon Stiteler
Dan & Sandy Thimgan
Bill Thompson
Gary Tischer
John Voz
Charles Walcott
Rud Wasson
Scott Weidensaul
Drew Wheelan
Ron Windingstad
binoculars and do not miss this one! species to look for: open grassland, riverine, shorebirds and warblers.
eVening soCiaL, Dinner anD PrograMCost: $37.00, includes transportation, social, dinner and program Location: Meet bus at 3:30 pm at Detroit Mountain Lodge spirit sampling 4:00 pm-5:00 pm at seven sisters spirits. Dinner and program at the Five Lakes resort Barn
earLy BirD soCiaL“Wine / Beer saMPling aT seVen sisTers sPiriTs”Friday, May 20th, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pmCost: Free with event FeeLocation: seven sisters spirits, 25275 south Melissa Drive, Detroit LakesMeet at Detroit Mountain at 3:30 pm, board the coach bus and leave behind worries of how to get around in the countryside! Our first stop is for free sampling of spirits at this unique 10,000 square foot off-sale liquor shopping destination seven miles south of Detroit Lakes on Highway 59.
Dinner anD PrograMFriday, May 20th, 5:15 pm-7:30 pm Cost: included with social and transportationLocation: Five Lakes resort BarnFrom Seven Sisters Spirits our coach bus takes us to Five Lakes Resort, nestled in the woods along the shores of a private lake. The Barn was re-purposed in 2012 into a unique facility for events. Our meal, followed by the presentation, will include meat and veggie lasagna, Caesar salad, garlic bread, carrot cake and beverages. Cash bar available.
“MigraTion BY radar”With Dr. Joshua StaffordDr. Joshua Stafford and his graduate student studied fall-migrating waterfowl captured on weather-service (NEXRAD) radar. Examining 10 years of data, they were able to observe individual movements of birds from a wetland complex important to waterfowl in central Illinois. Using these data, they quantified the numbers of dabbling ducks passing through, estimated average stopover duration by combining radar data with aerial counts of waterfowl, documented unique behavior of migrating ducks previously unknown, and developed models predicting conditions when waterfowl would depart the region. Radar and tracking devices are revealing exciting discoveries about bird migration and this is one you’ll want to learn about.
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saturDay ~ May 21registration at heaDquarters 5:15 am-7:00 am & 11:00 am-4:00 pmDetroit Mountain Recreation Area, 29409 170th Street, Detroit Lakes
FieLD triPsThese field trips depart and return at Detroit Mountain Recreation Area parking lot. Please be prompt, as buses leave on time! Coffee will be served in Detroit Mountain Lodge for a free-will offering from 5:15 am-7:00 am.
“haMden sloUgh naTional WildliFe reFUge”saturday, May 21st, 5:30 am-11:30 amCost: $37.00Location: trip leaves promptly from Detroit Mountain parking lotHamden Slough is an Important Bird Area designated by Audubon Minnesota that showcases some of the best prairie and wetland bird viewing in west central Minnesota. Depending on precipitation, exceptional shorebird, waterfowl and wading bird viewing at Bisson Lake is possible. Come and see shorebirds and waterfowl using newly restored wetlands that were just completed along the east side of the refuge in 2014. Look and listen for Greater Prairie Chickens, Marbled Godwits, Western Meadowlarks and prairie sparrows in the drained Hamden Lake bed and recently hayed grasslands. Walk the Hesby Memorial Trail through a restored prairie while Bobolinks sing their one-of-a-kind song. A breakfast snack will be served by the Friends group. Birds we’ll be looking for: greater Prairie Chicken, Marbled godwit, Wilson’s Phalarope, Western Meadowlark, Le Conte’s sparrow, sedge Wren, Bobolink, sandhill Crane; 20 waterfowl and 20 shorebird species!
“TaMarac naTional WildliFe reFUge”saturday, May 21st, 5:45 am-11:30 amCost: $37.00Location: trip leaves promptly from Detroit Mountain parking lotThe pristine woodlands of Tamarac Refuge is host to 25 species of warblers including the Golden-winged Warbler. Nearly 43,000 acres make up this premier bird refuge of Northwestern Minnesota. Tamarac’s wildlife biologists will be on board to guide you through the mosaic of habitats including pine and hardwood forests, lakes, rivers, marshes and brushy grasslands. You’ll trek into key sections of the refuge for the best views. A stop will be made at the visitor center to capture a few more species on the busy bird feeders and explore the natural history exhibits. The refuge has a bird list of 258 species, so there will be plenty of feathered friends to see here. Birds we’ll be looking for: solitary sandpiper, american Woodcock, scarlet tanager, rose-breasted grosbeak, Vireos, 25 species of warblers, Common Loons, trumpeter swans, nesting Bald eagles and ruffed grouse.
generaL inForMationBirDing greenHelp us make this event even more eco-friendly by bringing a refillable water bottle and your favorite coffee mug. Please use the recycling bins provided. We recycle nametags and appreciate when you return them to the box provided at the registration area after your last event. Choosing to ride the provided transportation to evening events keeps several vehicles off the road and the opportunity to visit with other birders.
BirDer’s BaZaarBrowse the Birder’s Bazaar which will feature booths from a variety of organizations and businesses. Hours: Saturday, May 21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
siLent auCtionDonations of silent auction items will be accepted at the registration booth. Proceeds benefit future festivals. Be sure to place your bids before the auction closes at 3:30 pm Saturday and pick up your auction items immediately afterward. Look for the silent auction items during the festival and especially on Saturday, May 21, 11:00 am - 3:30 pm.
sPonsorsPlease support festival sponsors with ads and these sponsors:
ArvigBremer Bank, NA
Eagle OpticsLake Region Electric Cooperative
Lakeside TavernThe Trumpeter Swan Society
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saturDay ~ May 21“local hoT sPoTs”saturday, May 21st, 7:00 am-11:30 amCost: $30.00Location: trip leaves promptly from Detroit Mountain parking lotNot up before dawn? This trip is for you! Detroit Lakes offers wonderful easy-access birding locations. Join local birding guides who will scout sites like nearby Waterfowl Production Areas, Sucker Creek Preserve, the shores of Lake Detroit, private bird feeding stations and Dunton Locks County Park to plan a trip to birding hot spots. Board the bus at 7:00 am sharp to assure a full morning of birding. This casual trip is perfect for intermediate birders and folks new to bird watching. species we are looking for: trumpeter swan, scarlet tanagers, White-throated sparrows, swamp sparrow, red-eyed Vireo, yellow-throated Vireo, american redstart and warblers.
Birder’s BaZaarsaturday, May 21st, 11:00 am – 4:00 pmLocation: Detroit Mountain recreation area LodgeStop by the vendor booths for birding and related items. Here’s your opportunity to pick up original nature items such as books, feeders, bird and nature photos, garments and gift items. Show your support for protecting vital habitat for birds and pick up your Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp.
lUnchsaturday, May 21st, 11:15 am – 12:30 pmCost: $10.00Location: Detroit Mountain recreation area LodgeAs we return to the Detroit Mountain Recreation Area Lodge, lunch will be served by Jonny’s, home cooked fresh on site! Choose from a slow roasted pulled pork sandwich with BBQ sauce and homemade coleslaw or sliced grilled chicken sandwich with lettuce and tomato, creamy wild rice soup and a home baked peanut butter cookie that melts in your mouth. Vegetarian option: house salad of mixed greens with cucumbers, tomatoes, shredded carrots, dressing and vegetable noodle soup. Coffee and water.
silenT aUcTionsaturday, May 21st, 7:00 am - 3:30 pmLocation: Detroit Mountain recreation area LodgeDonations of silent auction items will be accepted at the registration booth. Proceeds benefit future festivals. Although anything bird related is preferred, we will accept any items with a nature theme. From locally handcrafted items to art and bird supplies, binocs and books, bidders have found unique festival souvenirs and great buys at the Silent Auction. Look for Silent Auction items before Saturdayto start placing bids. Be sure to place your final bid before the auction closes at 3:30 pm on Saturday. Please claim your items immediately following the auction.
generaL inForMationregistration hoursThursday, May 19: 12:00 pm – 3:30 pmFriday, May 20: 5:15 am-5:45 am & 1:30 pm-3:30 pm Saturday, May 21: 5:15 am-7:00 am & 11:00 am-4:00 pm Sunday, May 22: 5:00 am-5:30 am
Weather & attireNorthwestern Minnesota weather is highly variable during the spring months. Temperatures usually range from the 70’s to the 40’s. If it’s windy, it can seem much colder! We suggest that for field trips you bring jackets for both warm and cold weather that you can layer, along with hats, gloves and waterproof outerwear. Waterproof footgear is also recommended for field trips, as dew may be heavy in the mornings. No field trips will be canceled unless weather is severe. Refunds will not be given for field trip cancellations due to weather conditions. Feel free to dress in casual attire for all festival events.
FieLDtriP guiDeLinesAll fieldtrips will depart from the parking lot at Detroit Mountain Recreation Area. With the exception of workshops and Saturday evening event, all trips will be via coach buses with onboard restrooms or executive buses, fieldtrip leaders and a naturalist. Granola bars and water will be provided on all trips. Several trips also include a sack lunch, as noted in the trip description, which includes a ciabatta or pretzel bun filled with chicken salad (or similar meat salad) cheese stick, carrots and oatmeal raisin cookie. Vegetarian option: without meat. Many of the fieldtrips involve a considerable amount of walking. Participants are required to stay with the group. Please notify the trip leader if you have limited mobility or a health condition that limits the distance you are able to walk. Your fieldtrip experience begins as the bus departs so personal vehicles may not caravan behind the buses on field trips and boarding at locations along the way may not be accommodated. If you need to leave Detroit Lakes early on Sunday, please plan accordingly. Please be on time as the buses leave at the times noted from the parking lot of Detroit Mountain Recreation Area and there are no refunds! Return times may fluctuate slightly from the stated time, especially if bird sightings are exceptional on any of the fieldtrips. The use of bird call devices is not allowed by participants and is limited to circumstantial use by the trip leaders only. Please be considerate and limit side conversations and turn off cell phones. Many of our unique species are located by sound. We kindly request that those choosing to smoke do so away from other birders. We arecommitted to providing an enjoyable and safe experience. Space may be limited on some field trips so register early! Coffee will be available Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning at Detroit Mountain Recreation Area Lodge.
Lost & FounDIf you happen to misplace an item or find one, please check at the Registration Desk.
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FREE WORKSHOP “The arT and conserVaTion Behind The Federal dUck sTaMP”With joe hautman and Tom coopersaturday, May 21st, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Cost: Free with event feeLocation: Detroit Mountain recreation area LodgeJoin winning Duck Stamp artist Joe Hautman and the US Fish and Wildlife Service Regional Chief of Migratory Bird Program, Tom Cooper, for an up-close look at the migratory bird hunting and conservation stamp. Learn the conservation insights on the dollars at work for habitat protection and how the stamp is working to protect some of your favorite migratory birds. In 2016, the stamp features the award winning art of Minnesota native Joe Hautman and showcases the Trumpeter Swan. The accuracy of detail and the naturalistic settings in Hautman’s work reflect his scientific background, as well as a reverence for wildlife and their habitat. He has become well known not only in the art world, but also in the sporting world, among bird lovers, in stamp collecting circles, and in wildlife conservation groups across the country. This is Hautman’s fifth winning art entry for the Federal Duck Stamp!
FREE WORKSHOP “BackYard Birding”With judd Brinksaturday, May 21st, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Cost: Free with event feeLocation: Detroit Mountain recreation area LodgeFrom plants and bird baths to feeders, Judd Brink will cover what it takes to make your yard bird-friendly and how to increase the number and variety of songbirds in your yard. He’ll reveal what types of bird seed and foods attract specific birds, and how to prevent window collisions. From the Brainerd area, Brink offers birdscaping packages for business and residential customers. With a bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources Management, Brink has worked with the US Fish & Wildlife Service, US Geological Survey, a metro retail bird store and has been leading birding tours for several years, including the Festival of Birds.
BOOK AND DUCK STAMP POSTER SIGNING With scott Weidensaul and joe hautmansaturday, May 21st, 3:15 pm Cost: Free with event feeLocation: Detroit Mountain recreation area LodgeJoin this special opportunity to get your personalized copy of author Scott Weidensaul’s latest book and artist Joe Hautman’s winning Trumpeter Swan art on a Duck Stamp poster! Keynote speaker Scott Weidensaul will be signing copies of his newly-released book “The Peterson Reference Guide to Owls of North
saturDay ~ May 21generaL inForMationregistrationOur pre-registration deadline is Friday, May 13th. On-site registration will be available at Detroit Mountain Recreation Area, however, early registration is strongly recommended as fieldtrip and workshop space is limited. Register by Friday, May 6th to be include in the special ‘Early Bird Drawing’ for a pair of Atlas Intrepid 7x36 binoculars from Eagle Optics!
Register online to secure your spot in the Festival of Birds events. Go to www.VisitDetroitLakes.com. Registration is found under Events, then Festival of Birds. You may use your credit card while registering under a secure server. All registrants receive a confirmation form. If registering by hard copy, you will be called or e-mailed about an event that has been filled. We do not share e-mail addresses, so supplying your address is a timely way to be made aware of festival updates. You may call the Chamber to see if there are event or field trip openings after the May 13th deadline. Questions should be directed to the Chamber at 218-847-9202 or 800-542-3992, or by e-mailing [email protected].
Or, mail your completed registration form, along with your credit card information or check made out to “Chamber of Commerce” to: Detroit Lakes Festival of Birds, PO Box 348, Detroit Lakes, MN 56502.
CanCeLLation PoLiCy & sPeCiaL terMsCancellations must be made no later than 4:00 pm, May 13, 2016. The registration fee is non-refundable. Purchase of additional fieldtrip or workshop tickets may be made on-site, upon availability. If you would like a Detroit Lakes lodging and attractions guide, bird checklists, and maps mailed to you with your registration confirmation letter, please indicate this on your registration form. These items will be available at the festival.
registration BoothThe registration booth will be located in the Detroit Mountain Recreation Area Lodge. To get to DMRA, turn north off of Highway 10 at the Washington Avenue stoplight corner. Travel six blocks and turn east (right) onto Highway 34. Travel 2 miles east on Hwy 34 to Otto Zeck Road. Look for the brown highway sign immediately before Otto Zeck Road that reads “Detroit Mountain Recreation Area.” Turn south (right) on Otto Zeck Road for 1 mile to the “T” and turn right. Take the immediate next left into the woods at the sign “Detroit Mountain Recreation Area.” At the end of the entrance road in the woods, turn right to get to the paved parking lot by the lodge. When you arrive, please check-in to receive your information packet complete with name tags, maps, tickets, bird checklists and an event schedule. Look inside your welcome packet for merchant discounts and sponsor gifts. Volunteers will be available to help you with questions. We’re big on recycling, so we ask that you return your name tag holder at the registration desk or after attending your last event.
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America and the Caribbean.” The Friends of Tamarac will have copies of this book available for purchase, as well as some of Weidensaul’s two dozen books at their booth if you need a copy. Joining Weidensaul will be artist Joe Hautman, to sign your own free Duck Stamp poster with his 2016 winning art featuring the Trumpeter Swan.
Dinner anD keynote PrograM“oWls: soUl oF The nighT” With Scott Weidensaulsaturday, May 21st, 5:30 pm-7:30 pmCost: $35.00, includes dinnerM state College Cafeteria and Conference CenterPlease note the evening meal and presentation are at M State College. Enter the east side doors for the meal.Join your fellow birders at 5:30 pm to share your birding experiences over a delightful dinner of wild rice meatloaf with plum sauce, buttered herb red potatoes, asparagus, mini bread loaves and beverages. Vegetarians may choose Ratatouille over a bed of vermicelli (simmered veggies over pasta) for their main entrée. For dessert, velvety-rich chocolate cake with creamy chocolate frosting.
The evening keynote presentation follows our meal in M state’s conference center. We proudly announce the return of scott Weidensaul, our 2008 keynote presenter. Everyone loves the beauty, mystery and charm of owls, however science is still unlocking many of the secrets of owl biology and ecology. Join Scott Weidensaul, author of the new “Peterson Reference Guide to Owls of North America and the Caribbean,” for an exploration of the weird and little-known world of these nocturnal hunters, and the exciting new discoveries being made not only about weird tropical species like the stygian owl, but even the most common and widespread owls in American backyards. Learn, too, about the new research Weidensaul and his colleagues are conducting to unlock the winter ecology of snowy owls through Project SNOWstorm. Scott Weidensaul is the author of more than two dozen books on natural history, including the Pulitzer Prize finalist “Living on the Wind,” about bird migration, “Return to Wild America,” and “The First Frontier: The Forgotten History of Struggle, Savagery and Endurance in Early America.” Weidensaul is a contributing editor for Audubon and a columnist for Bird Watchers’ Digest; he lives in the mountains of eastern Pennsylvania, where he studies the migration of owls and hummingbirds.
note: in the event of an emergency that prevents any speaker from delivering their presentation, the Festival of Birds/detroit lakes regional chamber of commerce will attempt to replace the speaker and will not be held responsible and will not issue refunds if another speaker cannot be secured.
saturDay ~ May 21 sunDay ~ May 22registration at heaDquarters 5:00 am-5:30 amDetroit Mountain Recreation Area, 29409 170th Street, Detroit Lakes
FieLD triPsThese field trips depart and return at Detroit Mountain Recreation Area parking lot. Please be prompt, as buses leave on time! Coffee will be served in Detroit Mountain Lodge for a free-will offering from 5:00 am-5:30 am.
“kellY’s sloUgh naTional WildliFe reFUge/TUrTle riVer sTaTe Park”sunday, May 22, 5:15 am-2:00 pmCost: $49.00, includes sack lunchLocation: trip leaves promptly from Detroit Mountain parking lotnew tour site! Established in 1936 as a refuge and breeding ground for migra-tory birds and other wildlife, Kelly’s Slough encompasses 1270 acres. The refuge serves as an important migration corridor for waterfowl and shorebirds. We’ll travel roads and trails in search of waterfowl and shorebirds, and prairie species in nearby grasslands. Get some shut-eye during the 2.5 hour coach bus trip to the refuge, which is worth the anticipation. species to look for: american avocet, Dowitchers, semipalmated sandpiper, Wilson’s Phalarope, sharp-tailed grouse, and chances for Western Meadowlark, Bobolink, nelson’s sharp-tailed and LeCon-te’s sparrow and gray Partridge. If time permits, we’ll extend our tour to Turtle River State Park. Constructed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the park is located in a wooded valley along the meandering Turtle River. The upland and riparian forest provides habitat for yellow-throated Vireos, 20-plus species of warblers including Black-and-White, yellow, northern Waterthrush and american redstart, and perhaps Black-billed Cuckoos and scarlet tanagers.
“iTasca sTaTe Park/lasalle lake sTaTe rec area”sunday, May 22nd, 5:30 am-1:30 pmCost: $49.00, includes sack lunchLocation: trip leaves promptly from Detroit Mountain parking lotAlong with towering red and white pines, lakes and bogs, Itasca State Park hosts an impressive variety of bird life. A total of 109 species were seen in past years, including a chance to see the elusive Black-backed Woodpecker. Itasca is Minnesota’s oldest state park and home to the headwaters of the Mississippi River. This is the optimum time for a spectacular display of large-flowered trillium and other woodland wildflowers. We’ll make a stop at the Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center for a chance at a brief tour and browse the feeders. Bring your hiking boots for a trek into the newly acquired LaSalle Lake Recreation Area. species to look for: Pileated Woodpecker; Black-backed Woodpecker; alder, Least and great Crested Flycatchers; Winter Wren; scarlet tanager; evening grosbeak and 21 warbler species.
Make checks to: Detroit Lakes Chamber.Mail by May 6, 2016 to:
Detroit Lakes Festival of BirdsPO Box 348 • Detroit Lakes, MN 56502
Register Early to Win!!
How to register• Register online at www.VisitDetroitLakes.com• Use registration form in this program
PrinCiPLes oF BirDing ethiCsPlease help the Festival of Birds support the American Birding
Association’s Code of Birding Ethics (http://aba.org):
• Promote the welfare of birds and their environment Keep your distance when observing and photographing birds,
Limit the use of recordings, Stay well back from nest sites, Keep habitat disturbance to a minimum
• respect the law and rights of others Get landowner’s permission to walk on private property
• group birding requires special care Respect fellow birders, Take a stand against unethical birding
behavior
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Friends of TamaracTamarac Wildlife Books & Gifts
218-844-1767www.tamaracfriends.org
Visit our booth at the Birders’ Bazaar. Proceeds benefit the Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge Educational Programs and Wildlife Habitat.
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Make checks to: Detroit Lakes Chamber.Mail by May 6, 2016 to:
Detroit Lakes Festival of BirdsPO Box 348 • Detroit Lakes, MN 56502
Register Early to Win!!
How to register• Register online at www.VisitDetroitLakes.com• Use registration form in this program
PrinCiPLes oF BirDing ethiCsPlease help the Festival of Birds support the American Birding
Association’s Code of Birding Ethics (http://aba.org):
• Promote the welfare of birds and their environment Keep your distance when observing and photographing birds,
Limit the use of recordings, Stay well back from nest sites, Keep habitat disturbance to a minimum
• respect the law and rights of others Get landowner’s permission to walk on private property
• group birding requires special care Respect fellow birders, Take a stand against unethical birding
behavior
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Friends of TamaracTamarac Wildlife Books & Gifts
218-844-1767www.tamaracfriends.org
Visit our booth at the Birders’ Bazaar. Proceeds benefit the Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge Educational Programs and Wildlife Habitat.
GetThe Latest
Birding BooksHere
1008 Washington Ave. • Detroit Lakes, MNacross from Essentia Health St Mary’s
Phone: 218-847-8265
Pet & Garden Items:• Birder Books, Gift s, Feeders and Supplies • Garden Supplies• Pet Toys, Treats and Accessories• Dog and Cat Food
The Candy Store: • Fresh Homemade Fudge • Salt Water Taff y (50+ Flavors) • Old Fashion Candies • Minnesota Made Chocolates and Truffl es • Licorice - Australian and Salty • Jelly Belly • Novelty Gift s
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America and the Caribbean.” The Friends of Tamarac will have copies of this book available for purchase, as well as some of Weidensaul’s two dozen books at their booth if you need a copy. Joining Weidensaul will be artist Joe Hautman, to sign your own free Duck Stamp poster with his 2016 winning art featuring the Trumpeter Swan.
Dinner anD keynote PrograM“oWls: soUl oF The nighT” With Scott Weidensaulsaturday, May 21st, 5:30 pm-7:30 pmCost: $35.00, includes dinnerM state College Cafeteria and Conference CenterPlease note the evening meal and presentation are at M State College. Enter the east side doors for the meal.Join your fellow birders at 5:30 pm to share your birding experiences over a delightful dinner of wild rice meatloaf with plum sauce, buttered herb red potatoes, asparagus, mini bread loaves and beverages. Vegetarians may choose Ratatouille over a bed of vermicelli (simmered veggies over pasta) for their main entrée. For dessert, velvety-rich chocolate cake with creamy chocolate frosting.
The evening keynote presentation follows our meal in M state’s conference center. We proudly announce the return of scott Weidensaul, our 2008 keynote presenter. Everyone loves the beauty, mystery and charm of owls, however science is still unlocking many of the secrets of owl biology and ecology. Join Scott Weidensaul, author of the new “Peterson Reference Guide to Owls of North America and the Caribbean,” for an exploration of the weird and little-known world of these nocturnal hunters, and the exciting new discoveries being made not only about weird tropical species like the stygian owl, but even the most common and widespread owls in American backyards. Learn, too, about the new research Weidensaul and his colleagues are conducting to unlock the winter ecology of snowy owls through Project SNOWstorm. Scott Weidensaul is the author of more than two dozen books on natural history, including the Pulitzer Prize finalist “Living on the Wind,” about bird migration, “Return to Wild America,” and “The First Frontier: The Forgotten History of Struggle, Savagery and Endurance in Early America.” Weidensaul is a contributing editor for Audubon and a columnist for Bird Watchers’ Digest; he lives in the mountains of eastern Pennsylvania, where he studies the migration of owls and hummingbirds.
note: in the event of an emergency that prevents any speaker from delivering their presentation, the Festival of Birds/detroit lakes regional chamber of commerce will attempt to replace the speaker and will not be held responsible and will not issue refunds if another speaker cannot be secured.
saturDay ~ May 21 sunDay ~ May 22registration at heaDquarters 5:00 am-5:30 amDetroit Mountain Recreation Area, 29409 170th Street, Detroit Lakes
FieLD triPsThese field trips depart and return at Detroit Mountain Recreation Area parking lot. Please be prompt, as buses leave on time! Coffee will be served in Detroit Mountain Lodge for a free-will offering from 5:00 am-5:30 am.
“kellY’s sloUgh naTional WildliFe reFUge/TUrTle riVer sTaTe Park”sunday, May 22, 5:15 am-2:00 pmCost: $49.00, includes sack lunchLocation: trip leaves promptly from Detroit Mountain parking lotnew tour site! Established in 1936 as a refuge and breeding ground for migra-tory birds and other wildlife, Kelly’s Slough encompasses 1270 acres. The refuge serves as an important migration corridor for waterfowl and shorebirds. We’ll travel roads and trails in search of waterfowl and shorebirds, and prairie species in nearby grasslands. Get some shut-eye during the 2.5 hour coach bus trip to the refuge, which is worth the anticipation. species to look for: american avocet, Dowitchers, semipalmated sandpiper, Wilson’s Phalarope, sharp-tailed grouse, and chances for Western Meadowlark, Bobolink, nelson’s sharp-tailed and LeCon-te’s sparrow and gray Partridge. If time permits, we’ll extend our tour to Turtle River State Park. Constructed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the park is located in a wooded valley along the meandering Turtle River. The upland and riparian forest provides habitat for yellow-throated Vireos, 20-plus species of warblers including Black-and-White, yellow, northern Waterthrush and american redstart, and perhaps Black-billed Cuckoos and scarlet tanagers.
“iTasca sTaTe Park/lasalle lake sTaTe rec area”sunday, May 22nd, 5:30 am-1:30 pmCost: $49.00, includes sack lunchLocation: trip leaves promptly from Detroit Mountain parking lotAlong with towering red and white pines, lakes and bogs, Itasca State Park hosts an impressive variety of bird life. A total of 109 species were seen in past years, including a chance to see the elusive Black-backed Woodpecker. Itasca is Minnesota’s oldest state park and home to the headwaters of the Mississippi River. This is the optimum time for a spectacular display of large-flowered trillium and other woodland wildflowers. We’ll make a stop at the Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center for a chance at a brief tour and browse the feeders. Bring your hiking boots for a trek into the newly acquired LaSalle Lake Recreation Area. species to look for: Pileated Woodpecker; Black-backed Woodpecker; alder, Least and great Crested Flycatchers; Winter Wren; scarlet tanager; evening grosbeak and 21 warbler species.
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FREE WORKSHOP “The arT and conserVaTion Behind The Federal dUck sTaMP”With joe hautman and Tom coopersaturday, May 21st, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Cost: Free with event feeLocation: Detroit Mountain recreation area LodgeJoin winning Duck Stamp artist Joe Hautman and the US Fish and Wildlife Service Regional Chief of Migratory Bird Program, Tom Cooper, for an up-close look at the migratory bird hunting and conservation stamp. Learn the conservation insights on the dollars at work for habitat protection and how the stamp is working to protect some of your favorite migratory birds. In 2016, the stamp features the award winning art of Minnesota native Joe Hautman and showcases the Trumpeter Swan. The accuracy of detail and the naturalistic settings in Hautman’s work reflect his scientific background, as well as a reverence for wildlife and their habitat. He has become well known not only in the art world, but also in the sporting world, among bird lovers, in stamp collecting circles, and in wildlife conservation groups across the country. This is Hautman’s fifth winning art entry for the Federal Duck Stamp!
FREE WORKSHOP “BackYard Birding”With judd Brinksaturday, May 21st, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Cost: Free with event feeLocation: Detroit Mountain recreation area LodgeFrom plants and bird baths to feeders, Judd Brink will cover what it takes to make your yard bird-friendly and how to increase the number and variety of songbirds in your yard. He’ll reveal what types of bird seed and foods attract specific birds, and how to prevent window collisions. From the Brainerd area, Brink offers birdscaping packages for business and residential customers. With a bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources Management, Brink has worked with the US Fish & Wildlife Service, US Geological Survey, a metro retail bird store and has been leading birding tours for several years, including the Festival of Birds.
BOOK AND DUCK STAMP POSTER SIGNING With scott Weidensaul and joe hautmansaturday, May 21st, 3:15 pm Cost: Free with event feeLocation: Detroit Mountain recreation area LodgeJoin this special opportunity to get your personalized copy of author Scott Weidensaul’s latest book and artist Joe Hautman’s winning Trumpeter Swan art on a Duck Stamp poster! Keynote speaker Scott Weidensaul will be signing copies of his newly-released book “The Peterson Reference Guide to Owls of North
saturDay ~ May 21generaL inForMationregistrationOur pre-registration deadline is Friday, May 13th. On-site registration will be available at Detroit Mountain Recreation Area, however, early registration is strongly recommended as fieldtrip and workshop space is limited. Register by Friday, May 6th to be include in the special ‘Early Bird Drawing’ for a pair of Atlas Intrepid 7x36 binoculars from Eagle Optics!
Register online to secure your spot in the Festival of Birds events. Go to www.VisitDetroitLakes.com. Registration is found under Events, then Festival of Birds. You may use your credit card while registering under a secure server. All registrants receive a confirmation form. If registering by hard copy, you will be called or e-mailed about an event that has been filled. We do not share e-mail addresses, so supplying your address is a timely way to be made aware of festival updates. You may call the Chamber to see if there are event or field trip openings after the May 13th deadline. Questions should be directed to the Chamber at 218-847-9202 or 800-542-3992, or by e-mailing [email protected].
Or, mail your completed registration form, along with your credit card information or check made out to “Chamber of Commerce” to: Detroit Lakes Festival of Birds, PO Box 348, Detroit Lakes, MN 56502.
CanCeLLation PoLiCy & sPeCiaL terMsCancellations must be made no later than 4:00 pm, May 13, 2016. The registration fee is non-refundable. Purchase of additional fieldtrip or workshop tickets may be made on-site, upon availability. If you would like a Detroit Lakes lodging and attractions guide, bird checklists, and maps mailed to you with your registration confirmation letter, please indicate this on your registration form. These items will be available at the festival.
registration BoothThe registration booth will be located in the Detroit Mountain Recreation Area Lodge. To get to DMRA, turn north off of Highway 10 at the Washington Avenue stoplight corner. Travel six blocks and turn east (right) onto Highway 34. Travel 2 miles east on Hwy 34 to Otto Zeck Road. Look for the brown highway sign immediately before Otto Zeck Road that reads “Detroit Mountain Recreation Area.” Turn south (right) on Otto Zeck Road for 1 mile to the “T” and turn right. Take the immediate next left into the woods at the sign “Detroit Mountain Recreation Area.” At the end of the entrance road in the woods, turn right to get to the paved parking lot by the lodge. When you arrive, please check-in to receive your information packet complete with name tags, maps, tickets, bird checklists and an event schedule. Look inside your welcome packet for merchant discounts and sponsor gifts. Volunteers will be available to help you with questions. We’re big on recycling, so we ask that you return your name tag holder at the registration desk or after attending your last event.
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saturDay ~ May 21“local hoT sPoTs”saturday, May 21st, 7:00 am-11:30 amCost: $30.00Location: trip leaves promptly from Detroit Mountain parking lotNot up before dawn? This trip is for you! Detroit Lakes offers wonderful easy-access birding locations. Join local birding guides who will scout sites like nearby Waterfowl Production Areas, Sucker Creek Preserve, the shores of Lake Detroit, private bird feeding stations and Dunton Locks County Park to plan a trip to birding hot spots. Board the bus at 7:00 am sharp to assure a full morning of birding. This casual trip is perfect for intermediate birders and folks new to bird watching. species we are looking for: trumpeter swan, scarlet tanagers, White-throated sparrows, swamp sparrow, red-eyed Vireo, yellow-throated Vireo, american redstart and warblers.
Birder’s BaZaarsaturday, May 21st, 11:00 am – 4:00 pmLocation: Detroit Mountain recreation area LodgeStop by the vendor booths for birding and related items. Here’s your opportunity to pick up original nature items such as books, feeders, bird and nature photos, garments and gift items. Show your support for protecting vital habitat for birds and pick up your Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp.
lUnchsaturday, May 21st, 11:15 am – 12:30 pmCost: $10.00Location: Detroit Mountain recreation area LodgeAs we return to the Detroit Mountain Recreation Area Lodge, lunch will be served by Jonny’s, home cooked fresh on site! Choose from a slow roasted pulled pork sandwich with BBQ sauce and homemade coleslaw or sliced grilled chicken sandwich with lettuce and tomato, creamy wild rice soup and a home baked peanut butter cookie that melts in your mouth. Vegetarian option: house salad of mixed greens with cucumbers, tomatoes, shredded carrots, dressing and vegetable noodle soup. Coffee and water.
silenT aUcTionsaturday, May 21st, 7:00 am - 3:30 pmLocation: Detroit Mountain recreation area LodgeDonations of silent auction items will be accepted at the registration booth. Proceeds benefit future festivals. Although anything bird related is preferred, we will accept any items with a nature theme. From locally handcrafted items to art and bird supplies, binocs and books, bidders have found unique festival souvenirs and great buys at the Silent Auction. Look for Silent Auction items before Saturdayto start placing bids. Be sure to place your final bid before the auction closes at 3:30 pm on Saturday. Please claim your items immediately following the auction.
generaL inForMationregistration hoursThursday, May 19: 12:00 pm – 3:30 pmFriday, May 20: 5:15 am-5:45 am & 1:30 pm-3:30 pm Saturday, May 21: 5:15 am-7:00 am & 11:00 am-4:00 pm Sunday, May 22: 5:00 am-5:30 am
Weather & attireNorthwestern Minnesota weather is highly variable during the spring months. Temperatures usually range from the 70’s to the 40’s. If it’s windy, it can seem much colder! We suggest that for field trips you bring jackets for both warm and cold weather that you can layer, along with hats, gloves and waterproof outerwear. Waterproof footgear is also recommended for field trips, as dew may be heavy in the mornings. No field trips will be canceled unless weather is severe. Refunds will not be given for field trip cancellations due to weather conditions. Feel free to dress in casual attire for all festival events.
FieLDtriP guiDeLinesAll fieldtrips will depart from the parking lot at Detroit Mountain Recreation Area. With the exception of workshops and Saturday evening event, all trips will be via coach buses with onboard restrooms or executive buses, fieldtrip leaders and a naturalist. Granola bars and water will be provided on all trips. Several trips also include a sack lunch, as noted in the trip description, which includes a ciabatta or pretzel bun filled with chicken salad (or similar meat salad) cheese stick, carrots and oatmeal raisin cookie. Vegetarian option: without meat. Many of the fieldtrips involve a considerable amount of walking. Participants are required to stay with the group. Please notify the trip leader if you have limited mobility or a health condition that limits the distance you are able to walk. Your fieldtrip experience begins as the bus departs so personal vehicles may not caravan behind the buses on field trips and boarding at locations along the way may not be accommodated. If you need to leave Detroit Lakes early on Sunday, please plan accordingly. Please be on time as the buses leave at the times noted from the parking lot of Detroit Mountain Recreation Area and there are no refunds! Return times may fluctuate slightly from the stated time, especially if bird sightings are exceptional on any of the fieldtrips. The use of bird call devices is not allowed by participants and is limited to circumstantial use by the trip leaders only. Please be considerate and limit side conversations and turn off cell phones. Many of our unique species are located by sound. We kindly request that those choosing to smoke do so away from other birders. We arecommitted to providing an enjoyable and safe experience. Space may be limited on some field trips so register early! Coffee will be available Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning at Detroit Mountain Recreation Area Lodge.
Lost & FounDIf you happen to misplace an item or find one, please check at the Registration Desk.
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saturDay ~ May 21registration at heaDquarters 5:15 am-7:00 am & 11:00 am-4:00 pmDetroit Mountain Recreation Area, 29409 170th Street, Detroit Lakes
FieLD triPsThese field trips depart and return at Detroit Mountain Recreation Area parking lot. Please be prompt, as buses leave on time! Coffee will be served in Detroit Mountain Lodge for a free-will offering from 5:15 am-7:00 am.
“haMden sloUgh naTional WildliFe reFUge”saturday, May 21st, 5:30 am-11:30 amCost: $37.00Location: trip leaves promptly from Detroit Mountain parking lotHamden Slough is an Important Bird Area designated by Audubon Minnesota that showcases some of the best prairie and wetland bird viewing in west central Minnesota. Depending on precipitation, exceptional shorebird, waterfowl and wading bird viewing at Bisson Lake is possible. Come and see shorebirds and waterfowl using newly restored wetlands that were just completed along the east side of the refuge in 2014. Look and listen for Greater Prairie Chickens, Marbled Godwits, Western Meadowlarks and prairie sparrows in the drained Hamden Lake bed and recently hayed grasslands. Walk the Hesby Memorial Trail through a restored prairie while Bobolinks sing their one-of-a-kind song. A breakfast snack will be served by the Friends group. Birds we’ll be looking for: greater Prairie Chicken, Marbled godwit, Wilson’s Phalarope, Western Meadowlark, Le Conte’s sparrow, sedge Wren, Bobolink, sandhill Crane; 20 waterfowl and 20 shorebird species!
“TaMarac naTional WildliFe reFUge”saturday, May 21st, 5:45 am-11:30 amCost: $37.00Location: trip leaves promptly from Detroit Mountain parking lotThe pristine woodlands of Tamarac Refuge is host to 25 species of warblers including the Golden-winged Warbler. Nearly 43,000 acres make up this premier bird refuge of Northwestern Minnesota. Tamarac’s wildlife biologists will be on board to guide you through the mosaic of habitats including pine and hardwood forests, lakes, rivers, marshes and brushy grasslands. You’ll trek into key sections of the refuge for the best views. A stop will be made at the visitor center to capture a few more species on the busy bird feeders and explore the natural history exhibits. The refuge has a bird list of 258 species, so there will be plenty of feathered friends to see here. Birds we’ll be looking for: solitary sandpiper, american Woodcock, scarlet tanager, rose-breasted grosbeak, Vireos, 25 species of warblers, Common Loons, trumpeter swans, nesting Bald eagles and ruffed grouse.
generaL inForMationBirDing greenHelp us make this event even more eco-friendly by bringing a refillable water bottle and your favorite coffee mug. Please use the recycling bins provided. We recycle nametags and appreciate when you return them to the box provided at the registration area after your last event. Choosing to ride the provided transportation to evening events keeps several vehicles off the road and the opportunity to visit with other birders.
BirDer’s BaZaarBrowse the Birder’s Bazaar which will feature booths from a variety of organizations and businesses. Hours: Saturday, May 21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
siLent auCtionDonations of silent auction items will be accepted at the registration booth. Proceeds benefit future festivals. Be sure to place your bids before the auction closes at 3:30 pm Saturday and pick up your auction items immediately afterward. Look for the silent auction items during the festival and especially on Saturday, May 21, 11:00 am - 3:30 pm.
sPonsorsPlease support festival sponsors with ads and these sponsors:
ArvigBremer Bank, NA
Eagle OpticsLake Region Electric Cooperative
Lakeside TavernThe Trumpeter Swan Society
Join us for tHe20tH AnnuAl
festivAl of BirdsMAy 18-21, 2017
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FriDay ~ May 20 thanks to our FieLD triP LeaDers oVer the years
Paul Baicich
Al Batt
Rob Baden
Betsy Beneke
Janice Bengtson
Dave Bennett
Jerry Bonkoski
Kelly Blackledge
Jo Blanich
Steve Blanich
Jeff Bouton
Barbara Boyle
Wayne Brininger
Judd Brink
Doug Buri
Ed Clem
Keith Corliss
Richard Crossley
Connie Cox
Lowell Deede
Kim Eckert
Jason Ekstein
Becky Esser
John Fitzpatrick
Jeff Fjestad
Jeffrey Gordon
Joel Greenberg
Juan Carlos Geise
Paula Grieef
Melissa Groo
Sandy Gunderson
Larry Hanson
Sally Hausken
Carrol Henderson
Nancy Henke
Greg Hoch
Robert Janssen
Teresa Jaskiewicz
Earl Johnson
Rhett Johnson
Jeanie Joppru
Scott Kahan
Fred Lesher
Steve Mallard
Barb Martin
Dennis Martin
John Marzluff
Matt Mecklenberg
Steve Midthure
Mike Murphy
Frank Nicoletti
Jeff Norby
Sherri Norland
Bob O’Connor
Mark Otnes
Rosalind Renfrew
Kim Risen
Stacy Salvevold
David Allen Sibley
Beau Shroyer
Sharon Stiteler
Dan & Sandy Thimgan
Bill Thompson
Gary Tischer
John Voz
Charles Walcott
Rud Wasson
Scott Weidensaul
Drew Wheelan
Ron Windingstad
binoculars and do not miss this one! species to look for: open grassland, riverine, shorebirds and warblers.
eVening soCiaL, Dinner anD PrograMCost: $37.00, includes transportation, social, dinner and program Location: Meet bus at 3:30 pm at Detroit Mountain Lodge spirit sampling 4:00 pm-5:00 pm at seven sisters spirits. Dinner and program at the Five Lakes resort Barn
earLy BirD soCiaL“Wine / Beer saMPling aT seVen sisTers sPiriTs”Friday, May 20th, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pmCost: Free with event FeeLocation: seven sisters spirits, 25275 south Melissa Drive, Detroit LakesMeet at Detroit Mountain at 3:30 pm, board the coach bus and leave behind worries of how to get around in the countryside! Our first stop is for free sampling of spirits at this unique 10,000 square foot off-sale liquor shopping destination seven miles south of Detroit Lakes on Highway 59.
Dinner anD PrograMFriday, May 20th, 5:15 pm-7:30 pm Cost: included with social and transportationLocation: Five Lakes resort BarnFrom Seven Sisters Spirits our coach bus takes us to Five Lakes Resort, nestled in the woods along the shores of a private lake. The Barn was re-purposed in 2012 into a unique facility for events. Our meal, followed by the presentation, will include meat and veggie lasagna, Caesar salad, garlic bread, carrot cake and beverages. Cash bar available.
“MigraTion BY radar”With Dr. Joshua StaffordDr. Joshua Stafford and his graduate student studied fall-migrating waterfowl captured on weather-service (NEXRAD) radar. Examining 10 years of data, they were able to observe individual movements of birds from a wetland complex important to waterfowl in central Illinois. Using these data, they quantified the numbers of dabbling ducks passing through, estimated average stopover duration by combining radar data with aerial counts of waterfowl, documented unique behavior of migrating ducks previously unknown, and developed models predicting conditions when waterfowl would depart the region. Radar and tracking devices are revealing exciting discoveries about bird migration and this is one you’ll want to learn about.
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FriDay ~ May 20— sPonsors —
Protecting over 100,000 acresof local nesting bird habitat!
Experience bird watching on these nearby federal lands:
Tamarac National Wildlife Refugewww.fws.gov/refuge/tamarac
218-847-2641
Detroit Lakes Wetland Management Districtwww.fws.gov/refuge/detroit_lakes_wmd
218-847-4431
Hamden Slough National Wildlife Refugewww.fws.gov/refuge/hamden_slough
218-847-4431
registration at heaDquarters 5:15 am-5:45 am & 1:30 pm-3:30 pmDetroit Mountain Recreation Area, 29409 170th Street, Detroit Lakes
FieLD triPsThese field trips depart and return at Detroit Mountain Recreation Area parking lot. Please be prompt, as buses leave on time! Coffee will be served in Detroit Mountain Lodge for a free-will offering from 5:15 am-5:45 am.
“Prairie WeTland learning cenTer /norTh oTTaWa Flood conTrol ProjecT”Friday, May 20th, 5:30 am-1:30 pmCost: $49.00, includes sack lunchLocation: trip leaves promptly from Detroit Mountain parking lot new tour! The Prairie Wetlands Learning Center, located on the south edge of Fergus Falls, is the only residential learning center operated by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. It encompasses 330 acres of native and restored tallgrass prairie, 28 wetlands and 3.5 miles of trails. species to look for: Chipping, Clay-Colored, Vesper, savannah, song, White-throated, harris’ and White-Crowned sparrows, Bobolink, eastern and Western Meadowlark as well as waterfowl and shorebirds. numerous rookeries in the area may have green, Black crowned, and great Blue herons as well as snowy, great and Cattle egrets. After spending the morning on the prairie, we proceed to the North Ottawa flood control impoundment owned by the Bois de Sioux Watershed. This 1,920 acre site is a mecca for migrating shorebirds and waterfowl as numerous pools within the large impoundment are managed at varying water depths. We will search for unique shorebirds that may be resting at this important migration stop. As time allows we will travel past Mud Lake, a waterfowl lake in Grant County, and the heron rookies in Fergus Falls.
“FelTon Prairie/Ulen ProjecT/WaUBUn school ForesT”Friday, May 20th, 5:45 am-1:30 pmCost: $49.00, includes sack lunchLocation: trip leaves promptly from Detroit Mountain parking lotFelton Prairie is an international birding destination and continues to be our most productive area! The vistas and landscapes along the old shore line of glacial Lake Agassiz are truly wondrous and this area has some of the last large blocks of native prairie in the country. Good looks at the Chestnut-collared Longspur, greater Prairie Chicken and upland sandpiper commonly occur here. We move to the Ulen area and visit a large private land wetland site that was restored last fall. This 145 acre basin will most likely be a large mud flat and could produce some excellent shorebird viewing opportunities for dunlins, phalaropes and dowitchers. Lunch will be hosted at one of the local landowner’s farmstead. Lastly we travel to the Waubun School Forest in search of warblers and other woodland species, such as Cape May, Palm and Black and White Warblers. Dust off your
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earLy BirD soCiaL“Wine TasTing aT richWood WinerY”thursday, May 19th, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pmCost: Free with event Fee; $5 tasting FeeLocation: richwood Winery, 27799 County hwy 34, CallawayBoard the coach bus at Detroit Mountain at 3:30 pm and join the Early Bird Social at Richwood Winery on the way to Maplelag for a taste of the North. The winery and vineyard are located on nine acres of land overlooking Buffalo Lake. In 2008, three varieties of cold hardy grapes developed by the University of Minnesota were planted. Today, Richwood Winery offers up to 8 different wines. Enjoy a free tasting of Frontenac Gris wine. Sample four wines for a nominal fee of $5.00 (payable at Richwood Winery) and bring a bottle of your favorite to Maplelag Resort, since the resort does not offer liquor.
Dinner anD PrograMthursday, May 19th, 5:30 pm-7:30pm Cost: included with social and transportationLocation: Maplelag resortFrom Richwood Winery, our coach bus travels to Maplelag Resort for our dinner and evening program. Maplelag Resort and Conference Center is located 20 miles NE of Detroit Lakes. The name is derived from the 600 acres of sugar maple trees and “lag” (pronounced log) which is Norwegian for group or gathering. This rural getaway for vacationers and business gatherings is constructed from a variety of locally harvested trees and has eclectic collections including depot signs and metal lunch boxes. Meals are prepared from scratch. Our dinner in the woods will be served family style and includes pan fried walleye, wild rice, stuffing, Maplelag Friday lettuce salad, fry bread, Russian Crème dessert with raspberries and beverages. Carrol Henderson’s presentation follows our meal.
“TrUMPeTer sWans: a sUccess sTorY”With Carrol Henderson, Minnesota DNRThe comeback of the Trumpeter Swan has been described as one of the most successful restorations of a once-endangered wildlife species. Carrol Henderson, one of the leaders in reviving the formerly extirpated population of Trumpeter Swans in Minnesota, will relate the challenges and stories that have unfolded during this recovery project. Join in the special recognition of those who played a role in bringing back the swans!
thursDay ~ May 19 — sPonsors —
• Continental Breakfast extra early for the early “bird”
• All rooms have 46” LCD TVs, fridge & microwave
• Pool, Whirlpool, Sauna and Game Room
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800-323-2849Within 15 minutes of weekend activities.
Five Lakes and Fair Hills Resorts offers 1000 Acres ofpristine wilderness for excellent birding.
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Festival headquarters – Detroit Mountain recreation area(see map for directions on inside back cover)
registration at heaDquarters Noon-3:30 pm | Detroit Mountain Recreation Area,29409 170th Street, Detroit Lakes
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“Birding Basics”thursday, May 19th, 12:30 pm – 2:30 pmCost: $15.00Location: Detroit Mountain recreation areaWalk with experienced birders who will share tips on binocular handling, using guide books, and bird identification. We’ll explore topics such as when the use of bird call recordings is appropriate and how you record official sightings. This is your chance to ask questions from etiquette to habitat while practicing birding skills in the field. This workshop is the perfect way to start your spring birding adventures. Meet at Detroit Mountain Recreation Area Lodge.
“shoreBird i.d.”With Doug Burithursday, May 19th, 12:30pm- 2:30pmLocation: hamden slough national Wildlife refugeCost $20.00 One of the delights of this workshop is that it’s a great way to sharpen your field ID skills and is a wonderful way to springboard into the festival. Doug Buri has graciously agreed to present his popular Shorebird I.D. Workshop at the newly constructed Environmental Learning building located on Hamden Slough National Wildlife Refuge. The first half of this event will be a classroom focus on key field identification techniques followed by some nearby field visits to observe the birds up close. The Hamden Slough Refuge has a shorebird list of 17 species and hosts over 20,000 shorebirds annually and has a number of managed wetland pools within walking distance of the learning center. This event will be available to 40 participants only. If you want to enhance your shorebird ID skills then this is the workshop for you! Meet at Detroit Mountain Lodge at noon to carpool or use the provided map to drive to hamden slough. target species: shorebirds, Waders, Waterfowl and sparrows
eVening soCiaL, Dinner anD PrograMCost: $39.00, includes transportation, social, dinner and program. optional wine tasting feeLocation: Meet bus at 3:30 pm at Detroit Mountain Lodge social 4:00 pm-5:00 pm at richwood Winery. Dinner and program at Maplelag resort.
Welcome to our 19th MigrationCelebration in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota!
Spring migration is underway in Minnesota! We look forward to the return of hundreds of species to the Detroit Lakes area in their brightest springtime mating plumage.
The Detroit Lakes area is located in a transition zone in northwestern Minnesota where tall grass prairie meets northern hardwood and conifer forest ecosystems. Add a landscape peppered with lakes and wetlands and the diversity of plant, animal and bird life is so unique that all of the state-listed bird species have been documented in the festival birding area. In a small geographic area, birders can
find a tremendous variety of species. You won’t find another festival that offers such great numbers of woodland warblers right next to a plentiful array of prairie sparrows or vast numbers of shorebirds! Mid-May birding is spectacular!
More than 200 birds have been recorded during our festival. You will visit several natural and restored habitats, including forests and expansive prairies that are among the less than one percent of native prairie in the state. Birders attending the festival have been able to check off species such as the Chestnut-collared Longspur, Greater Prairie Chicken, Black-backed Woodpecker and Golden-winged Warbler.
We hope you enjoy the enthusiastic line-up of presenters! At this festival hear inspiring conservation success stories! Carrol Henderson and some of those involved in the 1980s project relate their challenges and successes of reintroducing Trumpeter Swans to Minnesota and releasing them at Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge. Minnesota artist Joe Hautman, and Tom Cooper of US FWS, share a close look at the art and conservation behind the Federal Duck Stamp. Learn from Joshua Stafford how weather radar tracks waterfowl migration. Exciting, new discoveries of the little-known world of nocturnal hunters will be shared by keynote Scott Weidensaul in “Owls: Soul of the Night” and his latest book on owls!
The 19th annual festival returns to the headquarters at Detroit Mountain Recreation Area, nestled in the woods near Detroit Lakes. We work diligently to provide a quality experience for you with knowledgeable birding leaders and a naturalist on each fieldtrip by comfortable coach bus to the hot spots. Birders of all levels are invited to take part in the festival, sponsored by the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce and US Fish & Wildlife Service. We’ll treat you to some of our best small town hospitality!
Register by May 6 to be included in the “early bird” drawing for a pair of binoculars, donated by Eagle Optics. Grab your binoculars and field guides, and we’ll See You at the Lakes in May!
COVER DESIGN: The Festival of Birds Committee thanks artist Joe Hautman for the use of his painting of Trumpeter Swans, the winning entry for the 2016-2017 Federal Duck Stamp.
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