Thursday - Presentations

5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Birder Social Prior to the presentation, join us in viewing the Washington County Student Art Contest entries, socialize with other birders, and enjoy some refreshments provided by local St. George businesses.

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Wintering Birds of Washington County Join Rick Fridell Thursday evening and learn about the wide diversity of birds and their habitats in Washington County during his lecture and presentation. Southwest Utah habitats can attract as many as 350-375 species throughout the year. Rick is the Native Aquatic Project Leader for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, Southern Region. Elevator access at west entrance of the Community Arts Building.

Friday - Presentations

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Introduction to Birding With Kevin Wheeler, UDWR Wildlife Biologist and RCAS member. Designed for the novice bird watcher. Learn basic bird identification – size, color, shape and their habitat. Field guides and binoculars will also be discussed.

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Attracting Birds to your Backyard Bob Douglas has worked many years designing backyards to encourage birds of all species to stop for a visit. He will share his ideas using plants, water projects, feeders, etc. Bob is a Utah Wildlife Biologist at BLM. He is a bird specialist and works with threatened and endangered species.

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
National Conservation Areas of Southern Utah Tim Crossiant will discuss the new National Conservation Areas of southern Utah. He will take you places you have always wanted to see and learn about.

12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
What’s Happening at the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve Cornell Christensen, Outreach Coordinator, will provide updates of all hiking trails, birding areas, and rehabilitating efforts of the RCDR.

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Bird Conservation of Southern Utah Keith Day, Native Terrestrial Wildlife Biologist, will bring you up-to-date with first hand knowledge of surveys, statistics, conservation, problem solving, and what is happening in the bird world in the Southern Utah region.

2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Seven Easy Raptors Nikki Wayment, Hawkwatch International Education and Outreach Coordinator, will help you come to love raptors and know why each one is special. She will take you on a journey from birth to maturity and beyond. Conserving Utah’s Biodiversity 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Marshal Topham has been an educator for 40 years, with expertise in Tropical Biology, Chemistry, Physical Science & Education Administration. Besides teaching he was Principal of Pine View High School and is now Associate Superintendent in the Washington County School District.

Washington County is an area of unusual biodiversity. An impressive variety of plants and animals call Utah’s Dixie home. There are over 100 species of plants and animals found nowhere else in the state! This extraordinary biodiversity has created an environment uniquely its own.

Saturday - Presentations

10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Junior Birder Program Kids have better eyesight and hearing than adults. Put them to use. Let them learn about birds, their songs, where to find them, how to identify them by drawing and painting. Workshop limited to 25, ages 8-12. Hosted by Red Cliffs Audubon Society Members.

11:30 AM - 12:15 AM
Hawkwatch International’s Raptors, Raptors & more Raptors Nikki Wayment, Hawkwatch International Education and Outreach Coodinator, will bring the wonderful world of live Raptors to delight her audience. Get up close and personal with her guests of the Winter Bird Festival. Birding as Families from a Child’s Perspective 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM Ivan Richardson leads us into the minds of our feathered friends. Ever wonder what birds are thinking? How high can a raven count? Why do some birds start singing before it gets light? Reasons for some basic and bizarre bird behaviors, such as territoriality, unusual mating behaviors and strange feeding habits.

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Bird Photography; Learn how to get up and close to birds for the perfect photograph. Lynn Chamberlain will share his secrets for capturing your facorite birds.

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Outdoor Mom.com Join Lindsey Topham for a million fun ideas to get your family outside and enjoying the great outdoors. Ideas are designed for all ages. Making Bird Houses with Home Depot 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Let the little ones come hammer up a storm to make a bird house. Ken Anderson and Heber Meeks, along with the good guys from Home Depot will see that this is great fun for all kids, and parents too. Come to the park, near the parking lot at Tonaquint Park.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Ten Things a Bird Won’t Tell You Pam Wheeler, Wildlife Biologist says . . . “If you could sit down and chat with a bird for a bit, what would it tell you? How does it feel about birdwatchers? What does it wish you’d fill the feeder with? Does it have any insider’s tips on how to find birds? Come and join me while we look at birding through a bird’s eyes.”

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Capturing the Magic of Owls/Auction/Banquet Join Christopher Balmer at the Best Western Abbey Inn, 1129 S. Bluff St. $22/person, lecture, dinner and silent auction.

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