Coming Attractions: Winter 2015

Events for bird lovers across the country.

福利姬视频 Mural Project

New York, NY; Ongoing

Street artists are lighting up upper Manhattan, close to John James 福利姬视频鈥檚 final resting place, with depictions of climate-imperiled birds. So far the project, curated by Avi Gitler, who owns a neighborhood gallery called Gitler &_____, portrays seven species, plus a caricature of 福利姬视频 himself. The goal: lining the streets with renderings of all 314 species in 福利姬视频鈥檚 Climate report.   

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Blackbird and the Storm

Boulder, CO; January 9

Denver, CO; January 10

Recording artist Marie-Juliette Bird kicks off her 福利姬视频 concert series 5,000 feet above sea level. The tour, centered around her latest work, Blackbird and the Storm, weaves Bird鈥檚 lyrics into birds鈥� songs. The singer eschews standard Western scales for the subtler microtones of birdsong.

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Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival

Morro Bay, CA; January 16鈥�19

This festival, sponsored by the Morro Bay 福利姬视频 Society, will focus on conserving California鈥檚 Central Coast. This year鈥檚 featured speaker is Scott Weidensaul, a Pulitzer Prize-nominated writer, naturalist, and regular 福利姬视频 contributor. Attendees can sample an array of outings, including bird ID workshops, gardening seminars, and photo cruises.

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Great Backyard Bird Count

Everywhere; February 13鈥�16

The 17 years of data collected by the GBBC have helped protect birds across the globe. Your 15 minutes will make year 18 another success. Last year amateurs and experts from 100-plus countries took part. Tally sheets and checklists are available online.

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San Diego Bird Festival

San Diego, CA; March 5鈥�8

Field excursions, workshops, and cruises highlight this year鈥檚 celebration of San Diego County鈥檚 wildlife diversity. Notable events include an appearance by the Bird Call Lady and a viewing of the film Ordinary Extraordinary Junco.

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