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Its Spring and there will be bird migration activity in many places to keep birders happy and on the move themselves to enjoy the bird migrations. I always look forward to the the shorebird migrations along the Northwest coast here in Oregon and Washington. The Grays Harbor Shorebird Festival celebrating the peak of the shorebird migration occurs this year from April 24-26, 2009. Grays Harbor at high tide provides a wonderful opportunity to see feeding shorebirds replenishing their energy as they push rapidly on to Alaska and Canada. The Long Beach Peninsula south of Grays Harbor with its miles of open beach is another good place for shorebirds. In years past I have stood at the oceans edge while thousands of birds have flown past. It is a thrill to be by the sea watching flock after flock as far as the eye can see flying low over the sand. Check out www.shorebirdfestival.com for info on the Grays Harbor Festival. Your local Audubon Chapter should help you find similar shorebird festivals on the East and West Coasts.

Happy Birding
Bill@birdingguide.com

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Many Audubon Chapters and birding clubs have a telephone hot line known as a Rare Bird Alert where people can report bird sightings of interesting or unusual birds in your area. Checking with your local Rare Bird Alert, if you have one, is a great way to find out what interesting bird sightings have been made. A Baikal Teal was seen and photographed in our area this winter. Since the bird only stayed for one day i did not have a chance to go see it. But i was thrilled to know it was spotted only a few miles from my house. Other rare visitors may stay for a few days giving you the chance to grab your binoculars and enjoy the thrill of seeing an unusual bird. Find out what birding group in your area maintains a Rare Bird Alert and take advantage of it to add excitement to your birding.

Bill@birdingguide.com

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