New River
Birding and Nature Festival May 1 - 7, 2006
Phone: 800.252.7784 - E-mail:goshawk@earthlink.net
The New River Birding & Nature Festival is located in and around
the New River Gorge National River. Administrated by the National
Park Service, this area is the heart of the upland, hardwood forests
that Cornell University Laboratory of Ornithology has identified as a
crucial stopover habitat for the continued survival of species such
as Golden-winged,Blue-winged, and Swainson's warbler, as well as the
Scarlet Tanager. The festival will include a wide array of
educational and entertainment opportunities: Guarantee vans, birding
by boat, Master Gardeners, world-class speakers and artists, to name
a few.The New River Festival will highlight over 100 species of birds
with the focus on Wood Warblers.The week will culminate with a
bird-a-thon to raise money for conservation and bird education
similar to the World Series of Birding.
