Birding enthusiasts and novices alike will want to be sure to keep their binoculars close next spring for the Ohio Valley Birding Festival. Each year Wesselman Nature Society has partnered with the Evansville Audubon Society, Evansville’s Wild Birds Unlimited store and John James Audubon State Park to bring four days of birding excitement to Evansville and the surrounding region. This festival is a local connection to International Migratory Bird Month (May) which also coincides with an annual variety of rare and beautiful birds that pass through our region.
The Ohio Valley Birding Festival consists of a whole host of activities for birders (or potential birders) of all ages and skill levels. Guided hikes to area birding hotspots such as Howell Wetlands, Hovey Lake, Bluegrass Fish and Wildlife Area and the Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge will showcase a variety of native and migratory bird species. Various lectures and workshops are offered, including topics such as photographing birds, making gourd birdhouses, and providing backyard habitat for birds.
The festival also includes a special day for children and families at Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve. Experience a full day of family birding fun with hands-on learning activities related to birds and their environment. A bird banding demonstration, family hike, and a live raptor show will make this a day you won’t want to miss!
The Ohio Valley Birding Festival consists of a whole host of activities for birders (or potential birders) of all ages and skill levels. Guided hikes to area birding hotspots such as Howell Wetlands, Hovey Lake, Bluegrass Fish and Wildlife Area and the Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge will showcase a variety of native and migratory bird species. Various lectures and workshops are offered, including topics such as photographing birds, making gourd birdhouses, and providing backyard habitat for birds.
The festival also includes a special day for children and families at Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve. Experience a full day of family birding fun with hands-on learning activities related to birds and their environment. A bird banding demonstration, family hike, and a live raptor show will make this a day you won’t want to miss!
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