U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE issued the following announcement on March 7.
For a wonderful nature show, it’s hard to beat a bird festival. Some of the best bird fests occur at or near national wildlife refuges. That’s not surprising, given that these public lands are such birdy places.
National wildlife refuges, managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, also have resident bird experts and dedicated wildlife viewing areas.
Here is our 2022 calendar of bird festivals at or near refuges. Many are returning to normal or near-normal form for the first year after they were cancelled or turned into virtual events in 2021, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In-person events fill up fast, so consider registering ahead if you go. Be safe and avoid crowding. Some festivals charge a registration or activity fee.
In cases where exact dates aren’t yet available, we’ve listed the general timeframe.
Original source can be found here.
