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slRsP to hold first annual

Birding Festival

from South Llano River State Park as part of the Great Texas Birding Classic. lar bird blinds, each meticulously cared for by
More than 250 species of birds have been ob- park volunteers and staff.
South Llano River State Park is excited to an- served at the park, including sought-after spe- “We hope that bringing a festival like this to
nounce its First Annual Birding Festival, spon- cies such as the Golden-cheeked Warbler and the park and the city of Junction will highlight
sored by the Friends of South Llano River State Black-capped Vireo, both federally endangered the area’s biodiversity,” says Park Superinten-
Park, to be held Friday, April 27, through Sun- birds which nest in the park. “We are so excited dent Scott Whitener. “Birding along the South
day, April 29, 2018. to showcase the terrific birding at our park and Llano River is top notch and attracts visitors
The Festival will feature guided bird walks, its beautiful bird blinds during one of the busi- from all over the world.”
including Golden-cheeked Warbler walks and est bird migration weekends of the year,” says Festival registration is $65 per person, with a
Birding the Riparian, and will also offer guided Park Interpreter Holly Platz. “The park is very maximum of 80 participants. Registration fees
photography sessions in the park’s four popular unique for birding, because it offers such varied will go towards supporting future birdwatch-
bird blinds. On Saturday afternoon, the festival habitat.” ing events at the park. For more information
will offer a live birds of prey presentation by During the Festival, guided walks will of- about this event and how to register, please see
Last Chance Forever, a Bird Call presentation fer participants a chance at spotting new bird the Festival’s Facebook page at http://www.
by a young birder, a Beginners’ Bird Walk, and species for their lists, and ample “free time” facebook.com/slrspbirdingfestival, or email
vendor and information tables. Sunday morn- between walks and presentations will provide southllanoriverbirdingfestival@gmail.com for
ing will include more bird walks, and a Big Sit! visitors with a chance to enjoy the park’s popu- a registration packet.

Joyce Malatek Robert Stubblefield

Robert Stubblefield