Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival

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Speakers & Participants
Raffle Winners
Birds Spotted Around the Kachemak Bay

2010 Festival Comments & Photo Gallery

Comments

"From my perspective and a first-time observer of the festival, I thought that the number and breadth of activities and programs offered was outstanding, from the first hour to the last. There did not seem to leave a stone unturned and at times it seemed difficult to choose from the many and varied offerings. I found it interesting that attendants seemed to have a variety of interests - one did not necessarily have to be a birder to enjoy the activities." Shirley, Washington

"I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed the Festival. I am a Homer resident, have lived here a long time, and am embarrassed to admit that this was the first year I ever attended the Keynote Address. I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed it; I laughed till the tears ran down my checks. I was so intrigued, I also came to the talk on Sunday morning. Peter Harrison is a GREAT speaker, VERY entertaining, and able to draw in all ages, birders and non-birders alike. Have all your speakers been so wonderful? I have heard comments from many people about how beautifully organized the weekend was, and how wonderful it was that there were so many activities for kids. I totally agree. From the bentwood visors to origami at the museum, from Firth inspired art lessons to the live bird presentations, the variety was awesome! Thank you so much again, for a VERY fun, educational weekend." Nell, Homer resident

Photo Gallery

If you have any images that you would like to share with the festival, please send them to shorebirdster@gmail.com. You will be given name credit.

Speakers and Participants


Keynote Speakers Peter Harrison signing books at the Welcome Reception at the Pratt Museum Photo courtesy of Christina Whiting	Special Guest Artist Patty Lekanoff-Gregory at the Welcome Reception at the Pratt Museum Photo courtesy of Christina Whiting


Just two of the birders who flocked to Homer Photo courtesy of Christina Whiting	Homer Hot Spots Tour participants Photo courtesy of Christina Whiting	Cranes & Croissants Field Event participants Photo courtesy of Christina Whiting


Gull Island Tour participants - weather was perfect Photo courtesy of Christina Whiting	Wildscaping Van Trip participants Photo courtesy of Wayne Stanley


Great Gray Owl - Bird Treatment and Learning Center - Anchorage Photo courtesy of Wayne Stanley	Live Bird Presentation by Bird Treatment and Learning Center-Anchorage Photo courtesy of Christina Whiting


Junior Birder Badge Program Participant with Steve Photo courtesy of Wayne Stanley	Junior Birder Badge Program Participant with Ingrid Photo courtesy of Wayne Stanley	Junior Birder Badge Program Participants Photo courtesy of Sharon Baur

Entries in the Duck Stamp Contest Photo courtesy of Wayne Stanley	Participants In the Beginner Birder Walk Photo courtesy of Sharon Baur	Birders on the Airport Viewing Station Photo courtesy of Sharon Baur

Participants utilizing the scopes at one of the Viewing Stations Photo courtesy of Sharon Baur	Keynote Address - Peter Harrison Photo courtesy of Sharon Baur

Raffle Winners

Winners of the various Shorebird Festival raffles are:

Birders' Basket - raffle benefits the Festival Education Fund and the winner is Brita Restad of Homer, who happened to be celebrating her birthday on the day of the raffle drawing.
Photo courtesy of Christina Whiting

Spotting Scope - raffle benefits the Shorebird Festival and the winner is Walter Partridge of Homer.
Photo courtesy of Christina Whiting

Birders' Across the Bay Getaway - raffle winner is
Lisa Matlock of Homer

Original Festival artwork - raffle winner is
Marga Raskin of Homer

Birds Spotted Around Kackemak Bay


Dunlin, Gull, Western Sandpiper Flock Photo courtesy of Roy Reich	Greater White-Fronted Geese Photo courtesy of Roy Reich

Semipalmated Plover Photo courtesy of Roy Reich	Western Sandpiper Photo courtesy of Roy Reich