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2013 Great Salt Lake Bird Festival Field Trips
Birding on Antelope Island's Fielding Garr Ranch
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 = Field Trips 
= Workshops and Presentations  = Fun for KIDS |
| Thurs, May17 » Fri, May18 » Sat, May19 » Sun, May20 » Mon, May21 » |
| FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2013 | |
| #14 6am – 8am |
Photography at Kaysville Ponds Brian Currie This is field trip focuses on bird photography with digital cameras and does not include digiscoping. Kaysville Ponds offer wonderful shelter and food sources for waterfowl and small birds. Early morning light will create interesting photographs. Meet at the Kaysville Ponds, 920 S. 50 W., Kaysville. Limit 10. Own Vehicles. Cost $13 |
| #15 7am – 1pm |
Birds & Geology on Antelope Island 3
Billion Year Old Rocks Keven Karlson, Genevieve Atwood, Don Paul, Wendy Wilson This trip explores Antelope Island State Park. Professor Atwood will entrance you with descriptions of the Island's curious and ancient geology and Don Paul will beguile you with amusing and informative birding tales and the importance of the Great Salt Lake for migratory birds in the Western Hemisphere. Possible species include: Longbilled Curlew, Marbled Godwit, American Avocet, Sanderling, Western Sandpiper, shorebirds, gulls and Chukar. Meet at the Davis County Legacy Events Center. Limit 52. Bus. Cost $35 |
| #16 7am – 3pm |
Bear River MBR: "Behind-the-Gates''
Field Trip
 Lee Shirley & Al Trout Bear River Refuge with its 78,000 acres of developed wetlands, is world famous as one of the premier birding marshes. Join Lee Shirley and former refuge manager, Al Trout, as they guide you on a "behind-the-gates" trip through the nationally known Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge. As we travel through this amazing birding paradise, Al will explain how the refuge was rebuilt after the devastating flood of the 1980's and how precious water is managed for the benefit of the wildlife. About 50 species of birds are normally seen including: Black Terns, Franklin Gulls, Virginia Rails, Caspian Terns, several species of sparrows, etc. Please bring your own lunch, water and binoculars. Bird lists will be provided Limit 27. Mini-Bus. Cost $35 |
| #17 7am – 2pm |
Birding Diamond Fork Canyon Area, Utah
County Keeli Marvel & Tonya Kieffer Enjoy a birding adventure in beautiful Diamond Fork Canyon located in southeastern Utah County. Diamond Fork Canyon encompasses a wide diversity of habitats including montane forest, sagebrush, scrub oak, juniper forest, wetland marsh, stream and pon riparian areas and cliff habitat in which a wide diversity of bird species may be found. Possible bird sightings include: Western Tanager, Lazuli Bunting, Western Bluebird, Belted Kingfisher, Western Scrub-jay, golden Eagle (possibly on a nest), Canyon Wren, Marsh Wren, Pacific Wren, Sage Thrasher, Red-naped Sapsucker, Fox Sparrow, and more ! Meet at Springville WalMart 660 S. 1750 W., spring ville UT 84663 Limit 15. Own Vehicles. Cost $15 |
| #18 7 am - 3 pm |
Cutler Reservoir – Bird by Canoe or Kayak Phil Douglass Paddling these reservoirs is sure to provide you with close up views of birds that use this riparian corridor and wetlands-as well as a workout! Meet at the NW corner of the Wal-Mart parking lot in Brigham City at 7am to follow guide. Take I-15 north to exit #362 (Hwy 89 to Logan); go east. Wal-Mart will be on your right in the shopping center. Canoes and kayaks will be provided. Weather permitting. Limit 6. Own Vehicles. Cost $33 |
| #19 7:30 am - 2 pm |
Morgan County: Backyard Birding in Two
Habitats Arnold Smith and Weston Smith Some of the best birding in Morgan County is found in the backyards of the houses in the quaint small towns of Morgan and Croydon in Weber Canyon. cavity-nesting Mountain Bluebirds, Tree and Violet-green Swallows will be target birds. Bird feeders will be attracting Black-headed Grosbeaks, Bullock's Orioles, Collared doves, Lazuli Buntings and Hummingbirds. Surprises are always possible. If time permits we will also bird areas along the Weber River. Bring lunch and water. Meet at the Davis County Legacy Events Center. Limit 20. Own Vehicles. Cost $13 |
| #20 7:30 - 9 am |
Pontoon Boat on Great Salt Lake Dave Chizzone, Gonzo Tours Experience birding on Great Salt Lake in a 27 foot pontoon boat. This t rip goes from the Antelope Island State Park Marina to Egg Island - keeping a distance for nesting birds. Bring your camera and binoculars for a fun trip! Meet at Antelope Island State Park Marina. (I-15 exit #332, go west to Antelope Island). Weather Permitting Limit 14. Own Vehicles. Cost $35 |
| #21 8am – 10am |
Birds & Spurs Wrangler Ron Brown Cowboy up! You are in the West, so let’s go birding by horseback along the east side of Antelope Island. This two-hour guided tour features birds in the wetland, sage and grassland habitats, near the historic Fielding Garr Ranch and the south-side of the Island. There are an amazing number of migratory shorebirds that use Antelope Island as a resting, nesting and feeding area.. Experienced wranglers who are intimately familiar with the Island’s history, flora and fauna will be our guides. Enjoy a leisurely ride, spectacular scenery and birds. Possible species include Long-billed Curlew, Burrowing Owl, Peregrine Falcon, Grasshopper Sparrow, and water birds. Bring binoculars, water, and snacks. Meet at the historic Fielding Garr Ranch at Antelope Island State Park. (I-15 exit #332, go west to Antelope Island). Limit 6. Own Vehicles. Cost $75 |
| #22 8:30am – 3pm |
Birding Rockport Reservoir via Car and Canoe
or Kayak Joseph & Kathy Donnell, Vivian Schneggenburger Rockport Reservoir's nearby springs host many ducks, grebes, herons, and raptors (including nesting Osprey) with the smaller birds occupying the adjacent trees and shrubs. You will have a grand birding experience at the reservoir using their canoes and kayaks. Meet Vivian at 8 am in the SE corner (behind Red Lobster) of the ShopKo parking lot next to the 1300 E. exit of I-80 in Salt Lake City. Bring water, binoculars, camera, snack/lunch. Dress for weather. Weather permitting. Limit 12. Own Vehicles. Cost $33 |
| Artists, Vendors, Food 12-7 pm | Student Art Display & Vendor Booths OPEN
12 - 7 pm |
| #23 1:30 - 6 pm |
Great Salt Lake Institute Ecology Trip
Jaimi Butler Come along with Westminster College's Great Salt Lake Institute for an exploration of the unique ecology of our local inland sea. Brine shrimp, microbes and flies, Oh MY! There is so much more to the Lake than just birds! We will travel to Antelope Island, stopping along the way to discuss the ecology of GSL and with hands-on activities to show you why the lake is critical for millions of birds every year. This field trip is geared towards the young and young-at-heart and is sure to be exciting for anybody that would like to know more about the ecology of GSL. Bring water and snacks, sandals/boots, sun hat, sunscreen, and binoculars. We have binoculars you can borrow, call 801-832-2308 and we will bring them for you to use. Meet at the Davis County Events Center. Limit 20. Vans. Cost $15 |
| #24 2pm – 5pm |
Burrowing Owl Field Trip Bonnie Messinger This is a field trip to Antelope Island State Park to look for Burrowing Owls. Limit 15. Vans. Cost $18 |
| Workshop 3pm – 4:30pm |
Compose and Create the Best Possible Digital
Wildlife Photo
Kevin Karlson Join Keynote speaker Kevin Karlson as this workshop covers basic photographic principles for all skill levels - composition, lighting, backgrounds, action, perspectives, hand-held vs. tripod, artistic freedom. As time permits, a brief introduction to cutting edge techinques for flight and action photography ends this workshop. |
| Reception, Art Awards & Book Signing 5-6 pm | Dino-mite Bird Night Reception includes
Welcome for Festival Attendees, Art Contest Awards & Vendors Kevin Karlson, Bill Fenimore, Rosalie Winard Book Signing and Live Bird show with Sky Masters Sponsored by Commissioners' Cup Golf Tournament, Wild About Birds Nature Center, and Country Inn & Suites by Carlson, Bountiful Meet in Davis County Legacy Events Center Building #3 |
| Presentation 5 -5:45 pm | Live Bird Show
Ben Woodruff, Sky Masters Davis County Legacy Events Center Building #3 |
| Presentation 5:45-6pm | Student Art Contest Awards
Sponsored by the Commissioners' Cup Golf Tournament and Rio Tinto Kennecott Utah Copper, Ceremony with presentation of Awards Davis County Legacy Events Center Building #3 |
| Family Presentation 6-7 pm |
Predators Take Wing
Mark Loewen Ph.D., Utah Museum of Natural History This popular presentation will share the latest scientific evidence for the evolution of birds from dinosaurs. Topics that will be covered include the evolution of feathers, what color were dinosaurs, why did birds evolve, were dinosaurs warm blooded, and why birds survived the extinction of the dinosaurs. Mark will also talk about bird evolution after the extinction of the dinosaurs and what the diversity of birds and the extinction of the dinosaurs has to tell us about our world today. Davis County Legacy Events Center Building #3 |
| #25 7 pm – 8:30 pm |
Sunset Pontoon Boat on Great Salt Lake Dave Chizzone, Gonzo Tours This new field trip will take you into the famous sunsets at Great Salt Lake. Bring your camera to capture the sun melting into the water. Meet at Antelope Island State Park Marina. (I-15 exit #332, go west to Antelope Island). Weather Permitting Limit 14. Own Vehicles. Cost $35 |
