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February 13–16 | Produced by the Klamath Basin Audubon Society

The Klamath Basin Audubon Society (KBAS) welcomes you to the 35th Annual Winter Wings Festival based in Klamath Falls, Oregon. We invite you to experience the beauty of the Klamath

Basin, where hundreds of eagles and other raptors and thousands of ducks, geese, and swans take up residence in the winter. We offer a huge assortment of birding and nature-related activities for all ages and skill levels, from novice birder to life-long birding enthusiast. In addition, nature photographers of all skill levels will be impressed by the rich diversity of wildlife present in the Klamath Basin during wintertime, as well as the depth, variety, and quality of photography-oriented workshops, field trips, and instruction. Please join us for breathtaking moments in the field, insights into birds and nature, new skills, new friends, and fun! The 2014 festival is once again loaded with birding and nature photography talent. With the program expanded to include four full days, we’ve lined up three keynote participants for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The festival is thrilled to have birder extraordinaire Bill Thompson III join us for the first time in 2014. Bill is the editor of Bird Watcher’s Digest, America’s longest-running magazine for birders. At Winter Wings, Bill will lead a field trip and present the Saturday night keynote on “The Perils and Pitfalls of Birding” -- a humorous narrative about mistakes, accidents, and embarrassing situations he has experienced in his 30+ years as a birdwatcher. Bill will offer tips on how to avoid such situations while poking fun at the unique language, dress code, and food preferences of birdwatchers. The presentation is guaranteed to

generate laughs or Bill will clean everyone’s binoculars! Rick Sammon is our keynote photographer. A Canon Explorer of Light, Rick has photographed in almost 100 destinations around the world (www.ricksammon.com). Rick will lead two special photography field trips and will provide our Friday night keynote presentation on “Setting Goals

for Great Wildlife Photographs.” In an informative and fun-filled presentation, Rick will share some of his favorite wildlife photographs, taking us across America and on to Antarctica, the sub-Arctic, and Africa. With every image he will share photographic techniques, digital darkroom tips, and his photo philosophy. Brian Sullivan is one of the country’s leading raptor experts! In addition to leading a special field trip, Brian will present the Thursday night keynote and share new insights on raptor migration and identification. Brian will show us the way using photos and video, and will share a sneak peek at a new raptor ID app for smartphones and tablets. Brian is a project leader for eBird (www.ebird.org);is a co-author on the new Crossley ID Guide to Raptors; and serves as photographic editor for the Birds of North America Online. Also participating with a special role in the 2014 festival is Sharon Stiteler. She is a recognized expert in digiscoping who runs the popular

birding blog, www.Birdchick.com. Sharon is an international speaker and has written for a number of print and online publications. She wrote the recently released book, 1001 Secrets Every Birder Should Know. At Winter Wings, Sharon will host a fun Birds and Beers get-together and will lead or co-lead several digiscoping-centric activities.

Winter Wings FestivalKlamath Falls, Oregon

Welcome to the 2014

Bold Eagles enter the Klamath Basin by the hundreds in the winter. Photo by Dave Menke.

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REGISTRATION

Registration is required for all activities with an associated fee, including field trips, workshops, receptions, and keynotes. Some free events also require registration. Register early to ensure your place; our field trips and photography workshops fill rapidly. Registrations will be processed in the order in which they are received. Locally, registration information and brochures are available at the Discover Klamath office at 205 Riverside Drive.

ADVANCE REGISTRATION ONLINE: We strongly prefer that you register online at our festival website www.WinterWingsFest.org/register. Using this method you can charge your fees to a credit card or mail a check (address and information below). You will receive an immediate e-mail confirmation of your selections. Online registration is expected to be available in early December 2013. Online Registration will close at midnight on Sunday, February 9, 2014.

BY MAIL: You can download a registration form from the website www.WinterWingsFest.org and send it with a check payable to KBAS-Winter Wings Festival to the Registrar: Molly Russell, 5548 Sturdivant Avenue, Klamath Falls, OR 97603. You will be provided with a written confirmation. You can also call 1-877-541-BIRD (2473) to request a registration form. ON-SITE REGISTRATION AND HELP DESKIf you have registered in advance, you can pick up your registration packets on Thursday, February 13th from 8:30 am - 6:00 pm and Friday, February 14th from 8:30 am - 12:00 pm in the lobby of the Lodge at Running Y Ranch, 5500 Running Y Road. After 2 pm Friday, the Registration Desk will be in front of the fireplace on the first floor of the Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT) College Union. Walk-ins can register for open activities, but you should expect limited availability. This is also where you can get answers to any questions about the festival and pick up maps of the local area. THE REGISTRATION DESK ARE OPEN:Thursday ..8:30 am - 6:00 pm ...... Lodge at Running Y Ranch Lobby

Friday .......8:30 am - 12:00 pm .... Lodge at Running Y Ranch Lobby

Friday .......2:00 pm - 6:00 pm ...... OIT College Union

Saturday ...8:00 am - 6:00 pm ...... OIT College Union

Sunday .....8:30 am - 10:00 am .... OIT College Union

Thursday and Friday participants only: If you cannot pick up your packet in advance,

just meet at your first activity pick-up point and your leader will have your packet.

Otherwise, it is important to pick up your packet to obtain a copy of your most recent

schedule with updated room assignments, wristbands to allow you access into receptions

you have purchased, and any premiums being given to registrants.

CANCELLATION POLICY: The Winter Wings Festival reserves the right to cancel any event for any reason. If we cancel an event because a key leader/presenter is unable to participate, you will receive a full refund for that event. If we cancel an event due to weather-related conditions, no refund will be issued. If an attendee cancels a registration to any event for any reason, the following policy will apply: •CancellationsmadepriortoFebruary6,2014willresultinafullrefund of fees paid less a $10 processing fee. •NorefundwillbegivenforcancellationsmadeonorafterFebruary6,2014, for weather-related conditions or other reasons, or for no-shows.

WHERE IS THE FESTIVAL LOCATED? All festival activities take place in the Klamath Basin, in and around the city of Klamath Falls. OIT is the general headquarters for activities after 2:30 pm Friday but prior to that time other meeting places at host hotels are designated. Please pay careful attention to meeting place locations for field trip bus pickups and carpools, workshops, receptions, and all other activities on the registration itinerary you will receive via email. We do not hold buses or carpools for individuals who are late. Visit our website www.WinterWingsFest.org for downloadable maps and directions to and from the various sites.

WHO TO CONTACT FOR TRAVEL PLANNING? Contact Discover Klamath at 1-800-445-6728 or 541-882-1501; stop by their Klamath Falls office at 205 Riverside Drive; or go to www.discoverklamath.com. A good introduction to birding the Klamath Basin can be found at www.klamathaudubon.org/birds. WHAT TO WEAR/BRING? For field trips, bring layered clothing, gloves, hat, comfortable walking shoes or boots, binoculars/spotting scopes, camera, bird identification guide, water, and snacks. Bird checklists for the Klamath Basin can be found at www.klamathaudubon.org/birds.

WHAT’S THE WEATHER LIKE? The average daily high temperature in February is 46 degrees, but mornings can be cold. Snow is a possibility at this time of year, so be prepared.

WHERE TO EAT? A list of local restaurants will be available at the Registration Desk. Food services are available at OIT and at the Running Y. Check www.oit.edu for current food service hours. See www.WinterWingsFest.org for festival reception menus. Lunches are included in the price of certain field trips. Check program descriptions to determine if your activity is one of these.

WHAT ABOUT ACCOMMODATIONS? The following host hotels are major sponsors of the festival and will offer discounts to festival attendees: •BestWesternOlympicInn,2627S.SixthSt.,(541)882-9665 •CimarronInn,3060S.SixthSt.,(541)882-4601 •LodgeatRunningYRanch,5500RunningYRoad,(888)850-0275 •ShiloInnSuites,2500AlmondSt.,(541)885-7980,(800)222-2244

WHAT ABOUT TRANSPORTATION? The festival provides transportation for field trips unless they are identified as a carpool trip in the event description. Remember to check your registration itinerary for locations. Arrive at the rendezvous point at least 20 minutes early to check in with the leader. Note that parking on the OIT campus may be limited because of other campus activities; allow extra time to find a parking spot and walk to the rendezvous point, particularly on Friday and Saturday evenings when OIT hosts basketball games.

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F01 Photograph Klamath Basin Landscapes with Jack Graham 1 [New] 7:00 am - 12:30 pm field trip, Meet at the Best Western Olympic

Inn. 3:00 – 5:00 pm workshop, Best Western Olympic Inn

Jack Graham will conduct a field trip /classroom workshop. While the Klamath Basin is known for bird photography, Jack will focus on winter landscapes and how to think, see, and create quality images. You will learn to develop a photographic vision as you spend about 5 hours in the field. And if it snows, remember — Ansel Adams said “Bad Weather Makes for Good Photography.” After a lunch break on your own and some free time, Jack will reconvene the group to share photographs and give feedback. Participants need to have a good understanding of their own photography equipment. Jack will provide his 70-page landscape photography syllabus at the end of the workshop. Fee: $150

F02 Behind The Scenes at the Klamath Refuges 18:00 am - 12:30 pm, Meet at the Shilo Inn

Convention Center lobby

Spend a morning with Dave Mauser for a tour through the Lower Basin Refuges. Learn about refuge ecology and management as you experience some of the most spectacular winter birding in the Basin. This trip includes visits to areas usually closed to the public. Fee: $30

2014 PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

THURSDAYField Trips

Photo ©Jim Stamates / www.stamates.com

F = Field Trip, W = Workshop, M = Mini-Session, R = Reception, K = Keynote

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F03 Running Y Feeder Hop 1 9:00 am - Noon, Meet at the Lodge at Running Y Ranch lobby (carpool field trip)

Join Gerry Hill to look for the Running Y winter bird visitors, including White-headed Woodpeckers that are known to frequent local feeders. You’ll visit three feeder locations. Fee: $15

F04 Klamath Marsh Owl Prowl 2:30 pm Thursday - Noon Friday, Meet at the Shilo Inn Convention Center lobby

Be one of the lucky ten to experience this unique birding adventure -- an overnight owling trip to the Klamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge with experts Faye Weekley, Damian Fagan, and Kevin Spencer. The target species will be the Great Gray Owl, but no promises, of course. You’ll overnight in a comfy refuge bunkhouse that has several 2-3 person rooms. We’ll provide the guides, transportation, dinner, beverages, and breakfast. Fee: $120


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Brian Sullivan will explore raptor migration in detail, from understanding when and where to find migrating raptors, to a detailed overview of migrant raptor identification techniques, using a combination of spectacular photos and video taken by Brian as well as Jerry Liguori. We’ll get a sneak peak at Sullivan and Liguori’s new Raptor ID app, which features a ground-breaking video and photo-driven approach to bird identification for smartphones and tablets. We’ll finish with a look at how new techniques in migration science are being driven by your raptor observations, and how this work is quickly changing what we know about migrant raptors, and how to protect them. Fee: $12

F05 Dawn with the Eagles 1 5:30 - 10:00 am, Meet at the Shilo Inn Convention Center lobby

Be one of the intrepid few to experience this very unique field trip! Ten hardy individuals will have the privilege of snowshoeing/hiking ½ mile in to a section of the Bear Valley NWR that is closed to the general public in order to watch Bald Eagles up close as they fly from their night roost. Crack of dawn? Check! Rugged terrain? Ditto! A hearty breakfast off the menu nearby, beautiful sunrise, and a once in a lifetime experience? Absolutely! Participants must be physically fit, willing to rise at an early hour, and have an adventurous spirit. Join local guides Steve Rooker and Ralph Opp for this special experience. Fee: $50

F06 Photograph Klamath Basin Landscapes with Jack Graham 2 [New] 7:00 am - 12:30 pm field trip, Meet at the Best Western Olympic Inn.

3:00 - 5:00 pm workshop, Best Western Olympic Inn

Jack Graham will conduct a field trip /classroom workshop. While the Klamath Basin is known for bird photography, Jack will focus on winter landscapes and how to think, see, and create quality images. You will learn to develop a photographic vision as you spend about 5 hours in the field. And if it snows, remember — Ansel Adams said “Bad Weather Makes for Good Photography.” After a lunch break on your own and some free time, Jack will reconvene the group to share photographs and give feedback. Participants need to have a good understanding of their own photography equipment. Jack will provide his 70-page landscape photography syllabus at the end of the workshop. Fee: $150

F07 Big Day Team 1 7:00 am - 4:30 pm, Meet at the Shilo Inn Convention Center lobby

Feeling competitive? Join one of the teams vying to see the most species on a single winter day in the Basin.You will be led by Russ Namitz and local birder Dave Hewitt to a variety of habitats, including Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge and a number of other hotspots. The pace will be quick; if you want to take photos, this is not the trip for you. For advanced level birders, listers, or intense intermediates. Includes lunch. Fee: $70

F08 D-SLR vs. Digiscoping Smackdown for Digital Photographers! [New] 7:15 am - 3:00 pm field trip, Meet at the Shilo Inn Convention

Center lobby. 3:00 - 4:00 pm return and meet at the Shilo Inn

The challenge is on to see what technique yields the better bird photograph. Join Jack Noller and Tupper Blake on the D-SLR team and give the Digiscoping team a run for their money. You will have most of the day to take your best shots... then return to the Shilo Inn and pick your group’s top ten. Present your images to our esteemed panel of judges, who will pick the winner and announce the championship team during the Friday night keynote. Limited to 10 per group. Includes lunch. Fee: $70

THURSDAY Workshop

W1 Digiscoping 101 [New] 1:00 - 4:30 pm, Meet at the Lodge at Running Y Ranch

Digiscoping—the marriage of a spotting scope and a digital camera to document wildlife sightings—is the hottest topic inthe birding world. Clay Taylor will discuss the various factors involved in becoming proficient in digiscoping. But the latest craze involves using your iPhone--rather than a conventional camera--in conjunction with your spotting scope to photograph birds! Sharon Stiteler helped pioneer this practice, and in this lively, informative, and fun workshop (Sharon doesn’t do workshops without an element of fun!), she’ll share some of her favorite tips. Indoor and Outdoor. Fee: $20

M1 Secrets of Crittercam Photography Revealed 3:00 - 4:15 pm, Meet at the Lodge at Running Y Ranch

Anyone can learn to take stellar photos with the help of a game spy camera. Newer game cameras have superior resolution and features allowing for fantastic results suitable for gallery walls. Most importantly, these remotely triggered cameras create much less disturbance to your subject than if you were actually there! Jonne Goeller will guide you through camera selection, lighting techniques, composition, and how to lure your birds/critters in close. She will also demonstrate basic computer cropping techniques. Even if you have attended this session in the past, you can expect updated information and new photos of some very elusive critters! FREE but registration required

M2 Twitching & Ticking: Oregon’s Record BIG YEAR [New]4:30 - 5:30 pm, Meet at the Lodge at Running Y Ranch

Russ Namitz spent the year 2011 chasing birds around the state in an attempt to break the Big Year record for Oregon. He drove 41,000 miles, ate 48.5 feet of Subway sandwiches and pushed the record up by 18 species. Come and enjoy a month-by-month account of strategic birding, adrenaline-laced chases, mishaps, and more. FREE but registration required

R1 Birds and Beers [New]5:30 - 7:00 pm, Meet at the Lodge at Running Y Ranch

Birds and Beers is an informal gathering of birders of all abilities–if you’re interested in birds, you’re invited. Sharon Stiteler (aka Birdchick) will be your host at this new event. You can meet other birders–maybe find a carpool buddy, ask about where to find target birds, share cool research projects you might be working on, ask a bird feeding question, share life lists, share some digiscoping tips, promote your blog – the sky is the limit. It’s low key and it’s fun. There will be some great food provided and a full cash bar featuring local microbrews. Fee: $20

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FRIDAY

Reception

Field Trips

Mini-Sessions

Keynote


F09 Digiscoping vs. D-SLR Smackdown for Digiscopers! [New] 7:15 am - 3:00 pm field trip, Meet at the Shilo Inn Convention

Center lobby. 3:00 - 4:00 pm return and meet at the Shilo Inn

The challenge is on to see what technique yields the better bird photograph.

Join Clay Taylor and Sharon Stiteler, who practically coined the phrase

digiscoping, and try to get better bird pictures than the D-SLR team. You will

have most of the day to take your best shots... then return to the Shilo Inn

and pick your group’s top ten. Present your images to our esteemed panel

of judges, who will pick the winner and announce the championship team

during the Friday night keynote. Limited to 10 per group. Includes lunch.

Fee: $70

F10 Extreme Raptor Photo Shoot 1 8:00 - 11:30 am, Meet at the Shilo Inn Convention Center lobby

Get up close to photograph stunning raptors in free-flight!

This field trip provides a rare opportunity to intimately photograph flying

and perched raptors in a beautiful outdoor setting. Photographers Abbott

Schindler and Rick Edwards will provide individual instruction and share

their knowledge of the fine points of action wildlife photography. The High

Desert Museum in Bend will provide at least 6 different raptors for free-

flight and portrait photography. This activity will address how to photograph

these beautiful birds and wildlife action in general including camera settings,

physical technique, and bird behavior. Come prepared with knowledge of

your camera’s basic functions and settings, including exposure and focus/

tracking. Fee: $70

F11 Behind The Scenes at the Klamath Refuges 2 8:00 am - 12:30 pm, Meet at the Shilo Inn Convention Center lobby

Spend a morning with Dave Mauser for a tour through the Lower Basin

Refuges. Learn about refuge ecology and management as you experience

some of the most spectacular winter birding in the Basin. This trip includes

visits to areas usually closed to the public. Fee: $30

F12 Running Y Feeder Hop 2 9:00 am - Noon, Meet at the Lodge at Running Y Ranch lobby (carpool field trip)

Join Darrel Samuels to look for the Running Y winter bird visitors, including

White-headed Woodpeckers that are known to frequent local feeders. You’ll

visit three feeder locations. Fee: $15

F13 Laid Back Birding 9:30 am - 3:30 pm, Meet at the Shilo Inn Convention Center lobby

Not ready to leave at the crack of dawn? Bird with Marshal

Moser from a bus that leisurely loops through the Basin. You’ll have an

opportunity to stop along the way and view the famous Bald Eagles of the

Basin, winter waterfowl, and numerous raptors. Birders of all skill levels are

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W2 Raptor Identification with Dick Ashford 2:30 - 4:30 pm, Meet at the Lodge at Running Y Ranch

This always-popular workshop returns for 2014! Dick Ashford will provide a straightforward introduction to the identification of our local hawks, eagles, and falcons. The classroom presentation will help you sharpen your raptor ID skills. These skills will be put to the test on the companion Saturday field trip. Recommended for intermediate or advanced birders. Fee: $40 includes W2 and the Saturday field trip with lunch F19.

M3 A Life Gone to Seed: Tips, Tricks, and Stories from 40 Years of Bird Feeding [New] 2:30 - 3:30 pm, OIT Room TBA

Bill Thompson III has been feeding birds for more than four decades and during that time he’s done almost everything wrong. In this program he’ll share his experiences in bird feeding with his normal good humor, and with a sprinkling of “Wow!” moments thrown in. Now that bird feeding has reached its “golden age” it’s more important than ever that we, as hosts to the birds, do our bird feeding in a way that is entertaining for us and healthy and safe for the birds. Based in part on Bill’s 2011 book, Identifying and Feeding Birds. FREE but registration required

M4 Freeway Birding - San Francisco to Seattle 1 [New] 3:45 - 4:45 pm, OIT Room TBA

Harry Fuller will discuss his recently released book aimed at the traveling birder who may have half an hour or half a day to bird along the way. The book describes dozens of locations within 20 minutes drive of the major north-south freeways in the region, and includes over 100 useful maps. Harry will share site photos, birds, and maps. FREE but registration required

No Host Bar5:00 - 6:00 pm, OIT College Union downstairs

A relaxing interlude! Have a drink from the cash bar and mingle with old and new friends. Discuss the things you’ve done at the festival and the great birds you’ve seen or photographed. You’ll have a chance to meet Rick Sammon and purchase his books. No registration required.

R2 Keynote Buffet 6:00 - 7:15 pm, OIT College Union Crater Lake Complex (upstairs)

See www.WinterWingsFest.org for the menu. Fee: $15

K2 Setting Goals For Great Wildlife Photographs [New] 7:30 - 9:00 pm, OIT College Union Auditorium

In this informative and fun-filled presentation, Canon Explorer of Light Rick Sammon will share some of his favorite wildlife photographs – including his bald eagle images from Alaska and sandhill crane/snow geese images from Bosque Del Apache, New Mexico. He’ll also take us to Antarctica, the sub Arctic and Africa. For every image Rick will share a photographic technique, digital darkroom tip, or a photo philosophy. Before the event, visit with Rick at www.ricksammon.com. FREE but registration required to reserve your spot and for door prize eligibility. (Sponsored by Canon USA)

FRIDAYField Trips

Workshop

Mini-Sessions

Reception

Keynote



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F14 Extreme Birding Tour: Feel the Beat and See the Feet 1[New] 5:00 - 9:00 am, Meet at Roe Outfitters, 9349 U.S. 97

Join Darren Roe with Roe Outfitters and experience hundreds to thousands of Snow, Ross’s and White-fronted Geese as they spiral in tornado-like fashion right into your personal space. Participants will have the opportunity to photograph and video these beautiful waterfowl from blinds as they land, hop, feed and fly all around them. Roe Outfitters operates under a special use permit issued by Lower Klamath and Tule Lake NWR allowing our guided visitors the rare opportunity for this extreme birding experience. The sound of their powerful wings beating the air and the deafening chatter of thousands of geese sometimes at arms-length is stunning. The birds can be so close you see their feet with clarity and feel the rush of wings against your face. Truly an awesome delight. Limited to 10 participants. Fee: $175

F15 Dawn with the Eagles 2 5:30 - 10:00 am, Meet at the OIT Dow Center entrance

Be one of the intrepid few to experience this unique field trip! Ten hardy individuals will have the privilege of snowshoeing/hiking ½ mile in to a section of the Bear Valley NWR that is closed to the general public in order to watch Bald Eagles up close as they fly from their night roost. Crack of dawn? Check! Rugged terrain? Ditto! A hearty breakfast off the menu nearby, beautiful sunrise, and a once in a lifetime experience? Absolutely! Participants must be physically fit, willing to rise at an early hour, and have an adventurous spirit. Join local guides Steve Rooker and Ralph Opp for this special experience. Fee: $50

F16 Big Day Team 2 7:00 am - 4:30 pm, Meet at the OIT Dow Center entrance

Feeling competitive? Join one of the teams vying to see the most species on a single winter day in the Basin.You will be led by local birders Kevin Spencer and Dave Haupt to a variety of habitats, including Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge and a number of other hotspots. The pace will be quick; if you want to take photos, this is not the trip for you. For advanced level birders, listers, or intense intermediates. Includes lunch. Fee: $70

F17 Advanced Hawk Identification [New] 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, Meet at the OIT Dow Center entrance

Join raptor expert Brian Sullivan for a day in the field studying the raptors of the Klamath Basin. Brian will teach all aspects of raptor identification, from the basics of distinguishing buteos in flight, to covering topics as advanced as ageing, sexing, geographic variation, and color morphs. We’ll start with a mid-morning study of buteos and eagles. We’ll then watch raptors from a warm bus while enjoying lunch, and learn how to count hawks. We’ll wrap up by finding some scarce basin specialties, including Ferruginous Hawk, Golden Eagle, and Prairie Falcon. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn all there is to know about raptors in an excellent outdoor classroom. Includes lunch. Fee:$60

F18 Demystifying Ducks: Getting to Know Your Waterfowl 8:30 am - 2:00 pm, OIT Room TBA

Waterfowl are not only one of the most attractive groups of birds, but they are also some of the best to begin to identify as they are all color-coded. Male ducks may be showy, but the females are often quite subdued and difficult to differentiate. Begin with a workshop led by Harry Fuller on waterfowl identification and then head into the field to put your skills to use! Includes lunch. Fee: $50

F19 Field Raptor Identification with Dick Ashford 8:30 am - 3:15 pm, Meet at the

OIT Dow Center entrance (carpool field trip)

The Saturday companion field outing to W2 will continue the teaching/learning experience in a mobile field classroom setting. The goal is for you to be able to identify 90% of the hawks you’ll encounter during our day together and have fun doing it! Carpooling is mandatory so we can access some special spots in the Basin. Includes lunch. Fee included in W2

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F02 • Behind The Scenes at the Klamath Refuges 1

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F03 • Running Y Feeder Hop 1

W01 DigiScoping 101

F04 • Klamath Marsh Owl Prowl

M1 • Secrets Of Crittercam Photography Revealed

M2 • Twitching & Ticking: Oregon’s Record BIG YEAR

R1 • Birds & Beers

K1 • Keynote: Raptor Migration Redux-A New Look at Migration & Raptor ID

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14F04 • Klamath Marsh Owl Prowl (cont’d)

F05 • Dawn with the Eagles 1

F06 • Klamath Basin Landscape Photography with Jack Graham 2

F07 • Big Day Team 1

F08 • D-SLR vs. Digiscoping Smackdown for Digital Photographers!

F09 • Digiscoping vs. D-SLR Smackdown for Digiscopers!

F10 • Extreme Raptor Photo Shoot 1

F11 • Behind The Scenes at the Klamath Refuges 2

Registration at Running Y

F12 • Running Y Feeder Hop 2

F13 • Laid Back Birding

Registration at OIT

M3 • A Life Gone to Seed: Tips, Tricks, and Stories from 40 Years of Bird Feeding

W2 • Raptor Identification with Dick Ashford

M4 • Freeway Birding - San Francisco to Seattle 1

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K2 • Setting Goals for Great Wildlife Photographs

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Winter Wings Festival

Schedule of Events | February 13-16, 2014

Klamath Falls, Oregon

Thurs. / Fri.

Key – Registration Field Trip Workshop Mini-Session Keynote or Reception

Key for meeting place: RY= Lodge at Running Y Ranch, Sh = Shilo Inn Suites, BW= Best Western Olympic Inn, OIT = Oregon Institute of Technology, FA = Favell Museum, ROE = Roe Outfitters


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F14 • Extreme Birding Tour: Feel the Beat & See the Feet 1

F15 • Dawn With The Eagles 2

F16 • Big Day Team 2

F17 • Advanced Hawk Identification

Registration at OIT

F18 • Demystifying Ducks: Getting to Know Your Waterfowl

F19 • Field Raptor Identification with Dick Ashford

F20 • Beginning Birding 1 Plus Bird Banding Bonus

W3 • Digital Photography for Youth Ages 7 - 10

F21 • Laid Back Birding & Digiscoping

W4 • Cuckoldry at the Martin Residence

W5 • Nik Workshop: Keeping it Simple - Chapter 2

High Desert Museum: Raptors of the High Desert

R3 • Foray at the Favell Museum 1

F22 • Field Workshop with Rick Sammon 1

W6 • COPS: Capture, Organize, Process & Share

Watch Out for Vulture Vomit (and Other Adventures in Bird Watching)

M5 • A Vulture Way of Life

F23 • Extreme Birding Tour: Feel the Beat & See the Feet 2

W7 • Digital Photography for Youth Ages 10 - 16

M6 • Birds, Science & People: Overcoming the Conservation Challenges of the Klamath Basin

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R4 • Keynote Banquet

K3 • The Perils & Pitfalls of Birding

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February 15Saturday

Key – Registration Field Trip Workshop Mini-Session Keynote or Reception

Key for meeting place: RY= Lodge at Running Y Ranch, Sh = Shilo Inn Suites, BW= Best Western Olympic Inn, OIT = Oregon Institute of Technology, FA = Favell Museum, ROE = Roe Outfitters

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F25 • Celebrity Birding Trip with Bill Thompson III

F26 • Shoot with a Pro with Jim Stamates

F27 • Extreme Raptor Photo Shoot 2 plus Digiscoping

F28 • Butte Valley Raptor Tour

F29 • Chase Tour

Registration at OIT

F30 • Beginning Birding 2

W8 • Birds as Villains?

F31 • Family Outing to the Tule Lake NWR

M7 • Room and Board Is for the Birds

R5 • Foray at the Favell Museum 2

M8 • Freeway Birding - San Francisco to Seattle 2

M9 • The Nutcracker and the Pine; Tales of Avian Ecology at Crater Lake

R6 • Raptor Rendezvous at the Running Y Resort

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February 16Sunday


F20 Beginning Birding 1, Plus Bird Banding Bonus 8:30 am – Noon, OIT Room TBA (carpool field trip)

If you enjoy seeing birds in your backyard and want to learn how to identify them, or if you’ve been looking for a new nature-oriented hobby, this is the class for you. Karl Wenner will begin with a presentation that introduces the major groups of birds and explains how to use field marks to identify common birds of the Klamath Basin. Then you’ll carpool to nearby hotspots to put your new skills to work. In addition, Klamath Bird Observatory’s John Alexander will do some trapping and a banding demonstration at a private residence and we will learn how conservation scientists use subtle plumage variations to evaluate the health of our bird populations. Your last stop will be the Favell Museum. We encourage you to also register for R3 Foray at the Favell Museum - a delicious and entertaining way to end your field trip! Fee: $18

F21 Laid Back Birding and Digiscoping 9:30 am - 3:30 pm, Meet at the

OIT Dow Center entrance

Not ready to leave at the crack of dawn? Bird and digiscope using your smartphone or digital camera with Sharon Stiteler as she leads you on a leisurely tour through the Basin. You’ll have an opportunity to stop along the way and view the famous Bald Eagles of the Basin, wintering waterfowl, and numerous raptors. Birders and digiscopers of all skill levels are welcome. Includes lunch. Fee: $50

F22 Field Workshop with Rick Sammon 1 [New]Noon - 5:00 pm, Meet at the OIT Dow Center entrance

Join Rick Sammon on an in-the-field workshop, where Rick will share his composition and exposure techniques. Shoot side-by-side with this Canon Explorer of Light who has photographed in more than 100 countries. Bring your wide-angle and telephoto lenses to “tell the story” of this experience. Includes a special bag lunch. Limited to 10 participants. Then, on Sunday afternoon at 4:00 pm, join Rick for an optional group slide show/critique session where you can show your best shot, and end with a fun no-host group dinner at a local restaurant. What could be more fun! Fee: $200

F23 Extreme Birding Tour: Feel the Beat and See the Feet 2 [New] 2:00 - 6:00 pm, Meet at Roe Outfitters, 9349 U.S. 97


W3 Digital Photography for Youth Ages 7-10 9:00 -10:30 am, OIT Room TBA

Jim Dicecco and Amber Bachman will teach budding photographers (ages 7-10) the basics of digital photography. Kids will have the opportunity to learn the workings of their own digital cameras. After they have learned the basics, the whole group will practice their skills taking photos of live birds provided by Badger Run Wildlife Rehab. After a review of their work, participants will have the opportunity to print a 4x6 inch digital photo. FREE but registration required. Must bring your own camera with memory card.

W4 Cuckoldry at the Martin Residence [New] 10:00 am - Noon, OIT Room TBA

Did you know that male Purple Martins are often cuckolds (have an unfaithful partner) or that male phalaropes have higher levels of “female” hormones during the breeding season? What does a female Sage-Grouse look for as she evaluates dancing males? As the breeding season approaches, birds begin seeking mates or renewing old bonds. Each species has its own unique displays and behaviors, some obvious and some more subtle. This program by Dan Gleason explores many of these fascinating, and sometimes not commonly known, signs of breeding in birds. Fee: $15

W5 Nik Workshop: Keeping it Simple – Chapter 2 [New] 10:00 am – Noon, OIT Room TBA

Join professional photographer Jack Graham as he shares his techniques using the Nik Collection Software suite to create the final image. This will be a complete workflow process, from camera RAW into Lightroom. Jack will demonstrate how easily you can use each program in a structured manner to bring out the best in your files. Jack emphasizes “keeping it simple” while not overlooking some of the powerful, yet easily applied, features of the Nik Collection. Enjoy Jack’s Nik webinar on YouTube (Chapter 1) before you attend the workshop. Bring a laptop to the workshop with a free trial copy of the Nik Collection software loaded on. It’s available from www.google.com/nikcollection/ for demo purposes for 15 days. Also, feel free to bring a work file to share with Jack for demonstration purposes. Fee: $40

W6 COPS: Capture, Organize, Process and Share [New]1:00 - 5:00 pm, OIT Room TBA

“It’s FunFlow instead of a workflow because if it’s not fun, I’m not doin’ it!” says Jim Stamates. As photographers, we love to do two things, make pictures and share them. In between we need to organize and process our images. Learn how easy it is in this informative, hands-on lecture and how shooting RAW improves your images and makes the creative process easier. He will use Adobe Lightroom 5 to demonstrate his workflow from capture to share and the process of developing a RAW image. By the end of this class you’ll spend less time on the computer and more time making images! Suggested, but not necessary: laptop, Mac or PC version of Lightroom 4 or 5, (if you don’t have Lightroom, download a 30-day free trial from Adobe here: www.adobe.com/cfusion/tdrc/index.cfm?product=photoshop_lightroom ) Fee: $80

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W7 Digital Photography for Youth Ages 10-16 2:15 - 3:45 pm, OIT Room TBA

Jim Dicecco will teach the basics of the digital SLR camera and photo composition to young photographers (ages 10-16). Each attendee will learn the basic operation of cameras and practice their skills by taking pictures of live birds provided by Badger Run Wildlife Rehab. After the photo shoot, the group will move back to the classroom to review their work and will have the opportunity to print one of their favorite images taken during the workshop. FREE but registration required. Must bring your own camera with memory card.

M5 A Vulture Way of Life [New] 2:00 - 3:00 pm, OIT Room TBA

Brandon Breen will highlight the fascinating adaptations that have allowed vultures to achieve what no mammal could - a way of life completely supported by scavenging. Also, Brandon will speak about conservation and threats related to this highly imperiled group of birds. FREE but registration required

M6 Birds, Science and People: Overcoming the Conservation Challenges of the Klamath Basin [New] 3:15 - 4:45 pm, OIT Room TBA

The Klamath Region boasts extraordinary biological diversity and the importance of the region’s wetlands, lakes, and rivers to waterfowl and other birds and wildlife cannot be overstated. Ron Cole, John Alexander, and a Ducks Unlimited representative will present a multifaceted talk on this region. John will show how an understanding of bird abundance and distribution, and a sophisticated data-rich decision support system, can be used to guide the stewardship and protection of the region’s natural resources for wildlife and people. DU will address the importance of the Klamath Basin’s wetlands to the health of the Pacific Flyway and the continental waterfowl population, and Ron will provide an overview of current conditions on the refuge.FREE but registration required.

R3 Foray at the Favell Museum 1 [New]Any time between 11:00 am - 1:30 pm, Favell Museum, 125 West Main Street

For 40 years the Favell Museum (www.favellmuseum.org) has astounded visitors with the unexpected. A visit to the Favell Museum is a must for anyone who loves the West and enjoys learning about Western art and Native American artifacts. Over 100,000 Indian artifacts, illustrating the lives of indigenous tribes from around the world, are on display. Come tour the museum at a special discounted price. Observe renowned wildlife artist Pam Stoehsler as she paints her incredible miniature birds on delicate glass globes and purchase your favorite for only $25! There you can pick up your pre-ordered box lunch and escape from the wintry cold. Watch the Black-crowned Night-Herons, the inspiration for this year’s brochure cover, as they hunker down in their day roost just outside the museum windows. Fee: $15, includes lunch and entry fee to the Favell Museum. Continued on next page

Black-crowned Night Heron. Photo by Arnoud Quanjer.

No Host Bar5:00 - 6:00 pm, OIT College Union downstairs

A relaxing interlude! Have a drink from the cash bar and mingle with old and new friends. Discuss the things you’ve done at the festival and the great birds you’ve seen or photographed. You’ll have a chance to meet several presenters and purchase their books. No registration required.

R4 Keynote Banquet6:00 - 7:15 pm, OIT College Union Crater Lake Complex (upstairs)

See www.WinterWingsFest.org for the menu. Fee: $22

K3 The Perils and Pitfalls of Birding [New] 7:30 - 9:00 pm, OIT Auditorium

A humorous narrative about the many mistakes, accidents, and embarrassing situations Bill Thompson III, has experienced in his 30+ years as a bird watcher. He urges the audience to avoid these same perils and pitfalls and even offers tips for how to do so. This light-hearted talk pokes fun at how we bird watchers have our own language, dress code, and food preferences. It’s guaranteed to generate laughs or Bill will clean the binoculars of everyone present. Fee: $12 (Sponsored by Fisher Nicholson Realty, LLC)

F24 Field Workshop with Rick Sammon 2 [New] 7:00 am - Noon, Meet at the OIT Dow Center entrance

Join Rick Sammon on an in-the-field workshop, where Rick will share his composition and exposure techniques. Shoot side-by-side with this Canon Explorer of Light pro photographer who has photographed in more than 100 countries. Bring your wide-angle and telephoto lenses to “tell the story” of this experience. Limited to 10 participants. Includes a special bag lunch. Then at 4:00 pm, join Rick for an optional group slide show/critique session where you can show your best shot, and end with a fun no-host group dinner at a local restaurant. What could be more fun! Fee: $200

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F25 Celebrity Birding Trip with Bill Thompson III [New] 7:00 am - 3:00 pm, Meet at OIT Dow Center entrance

Join the festival’s featured birding speaker for an exclusive day of birding. Bill Thompson III will lead this trip assisted by a local expert, targeting hotspots for raptors and other winter specialties of the Klamath Basin. This trip is guaranteed to fill quickly! Limited to 10 participants. Includes a special bag lunch. Fee: $100

F26 Shoot with a Pro with Jim Stamates 7:15 am –1:30 pm, Meet at the OIT Dow Center entrance

Join Jim Stamates in the field as we travel to the local refuges looking for that perfect shot. Jim will guide you on the best camera settings for capturing birds in flight as well as for close portraits. Jim will also share his three keys to making great images as well as panning techniques, tripod use, and how to find your vision. All camera brands welcome. Limited to 10 participants. Includes a special bag lunch. Fee: $125

F27 Extreme Raptor Photo Shoot 2 plus Digiscoping 8:00 - 11:30 am, Meet at the OIT Dow Center entrance

Get up close to photograph stunning raptors in free-flight! This field trip provides a rare opportunity to intimately photograph flying and perched raptors in a beautiful outdoor setting. Photographers Abbott Schindler and Rick Edwards and Digiscoper extraordinaire Sharon Stiteler will provide individual instruction and share their knowledge of the fine points of action wildlife photography. The High Desert Museum in Bend will provide at least 6 different raptors for free-flight and portrait photography. This activity will address how to photograph these beautiful birds and wildlife action in general including camera settings, physical technique, and bird behavior. Come prepared with knowledge of your camera’s basic functions and settings; including exposure and focus/tracking. Register for Option A for Abbott or Rick or Option B to join Sharon for digiscoping techniques only. Fee: $70

F28 Butte Valley Raptor Tour 8:00 am - 3:30 pm, Meet at the OIT Dow Center entrance

Join Brian Woodbridge on a field trip to concentrate on raptors of Butte Valley. This tour will focus on a unique concentration of raptors using the valley for foraging and breeding, and the agricultural system that supports the birds. Identification of the various species seen will of course be covered. Includes lunch. Fee: $60

F29 Chase Tour 8:15 am - 2:15 pm, Meet at the OIT Dow Center entrance

Missing some of the key birds of the Basin? Hop onto the Chase Tour bus for a highlights tour with Marshal Moser. Potential destinations and species will be reviewed with the group based on prior sightings and you’ll have input into where the tour bus goes. Be prepared for a flexible and fun outing. Limited to 10 participants. Includes lunch. Fee: $65


F30 Beginning Birding 2 9:00 am – Noon, OIT Room TBA (carpool field trip)

If you enjoy seeing birds in your backyard and want to learn how to identify them, or if you’ve been looking for a new nature-oriented hobby, this is the class for you. Karl Wenner will begin with a presentation that introduces the major groups of birds and explains how to use field marks to identify common birds of the Klamath Basin. Then you’ll carpool to nearby hotspots to put your new skills to work. Your last stop will be the Favell Museum. We encourage you to also register for R5 Foray at the Favell Museum - a delicious and entertaining way to end your field trip! Fee: $15

F31 Family Outing to the Tule Lake NWR 9:30 am - 2:30 pm, Meet at the OIT Dow Center entrance

Families with children are invited to a fun and educational day to learn about and view Bald Eagles. We will head to the Tule Lake Refuge Visitor Center where refuge staff will provide a program about Bald Eagles and their amazing adaptations before heading out to view the majestic birds in person. Bring a lunch to eat on the bus on the way to the Refuge to view the eagles and other wildlife. FREE but registration required

W8 Birds as Villains? [New] 9:00 - 11:00 am, OIT Room TBA

Some birders dislike the cowbird because it leaves its egg for another species to raise. We speak unkind thoughts about the Starling and House Sparrow. Yet, where is the evil in these birds but in our own minds? We adore the Black Phoebe, but would the damselfly it seeks view it so kindly? Nature makes no moral judgements and this program offers the opportunity to look at birds from a different perspective and learn about who they really are. Come discover beauty amongst villains, and villains amongst beauty with Dan Gleason. Fee: $15

M7 Room and Board Is for the Birds [New] 10:00 - 11:00 am, OIT Room TBA

Providing food, water, and shelter to birds near our homes can allow us to enjoy many species at close range. Darrel Samuels will lead a discussion on foods and feeders geared to specific birds such as nuthatches, chickadees, finches, woodpeckers, and others. Tom Essex will share how to recognize the right nest box for each species, and will provide examples of nest boxes. FREE but registration required

M8 Freeway Birding - San Francisco to Seattle 2 [New] 11:15 am - 12:15 pm, OIT Room TBA

Harry Fuller will discuss his recently released book aimed at the traveling birder who may have half an hour or half a day to bird along the way. The book describes dozens of locations within 20 minutes drive of the major north-south freeways in the region, and includes over 100 useful maps. Harry will share site photos, birds, and maps. FREE but registration required

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You should, for the simple reason that it is an extremely fun way to make a positive contribution to nature conservation. Here’s

how it works: eBird is an online checklist program for the birding community. Anyone, anywhere can

record their bird sightings into eBird and these data become available to scientists and birders. This is important to you for two reasons. First,

you can access all the data. If you’re planning a trip and want to know what birds are

being seen, eBird will tell you. Second, your data will be used by scientists to

understand, and ultimately protect, the

birds you enjoy. Now that’s something to feel proud about. The Klamath Bird Observatory manages the Klamath-Siskiyou eBird portal (ebird.org/content/klamath-siskiyou), which is sponsored by regional Audubon societies. eBird was developed by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society. Join today! Don’t forget to check out Bird Central Friday afternoon through Sunday in the OIT College Union lobby near the registration desk. This is the place to learn about what species are being seen, enter your own data into eBird, ask questions about birds you’ve seen or would like to see, and chat with other birders.

DO YOU eBIRD?

SPECIAL POST FESTIVAL FIELD TRIP MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17.

F32 Extreme Birding Tour: Feel the Beat and See the Feet 3 [New] 5:00 - 9:00 am, Meet at Roe Outfitters, 9349 U.S. 97


Birds of the Klamath Basin. Photo by Terry Henderson.

M9 The Nutcracker and the Pine; Tales of Avian Ecology at Crater Lake National Park [New]11:15 - 12:15 pm, OIT Room TBA

Crater Lake National Park is renowned for protecting one of the world’s deepest and most spectacular lakes. But it is also home to a diverse and exciting community of bird species from Mountain Quail and Mountain Bluebirds to Black-backed Woodpeckers and Clark’s Nutcrackers. Covering nearly 300 square miles and over 2,000 feet of elevation along the spine of the Cascade Mountain Range, the park comprises a wide range of bird habitats. Jherime Kellerman will explore the diversity and ecology of birds and avian habitats in the park and highlights from decades of exciting ornithological research that is ongoing. FREE but registration required

R5 Foray at The Favell Museum 2 [New]Any time between 11:00 am - 1:30 pm, Favell Museum, 125 West Main Street

For 40 years the Favell Museum (www.favellmuseum.org) has astounded visitors with the unexpected. A visit to the Favell Museum is a must for anyone who loves the West and enjoys learning about Western art and Native American artifacts. Over 100,000 Indian artifacts, illustrating the lives of indigenous tribes from around the world, are on display. Come tour the museum at a special discounted price. Observe renowned wildlife artist Pam Stoehsler as she paints her incredible miniature birds on delicate glass globes and purchase your favorite for only $25! There you can pick up your pre-ordered box lunch and escape from the wintry cold. Watch the Black-crowned Night-Herons, the inspiration for this year’s brochure cover, as they hunker down in their day roost just outside the museum windows. Fee: $15, includes lunch and entry fee to the Favell Museum

R6 Raptor Rendezvous at the Running Y Resort 3:00 - 6:00 pm, Meet at the OIT Dow Center entrance

Cap off your time at the Festival with a sumptuous reception and cash bar at the lovely Ranch House at the Running Y Resort. High Desert Museum staff will be on site for a presentation on and flight demonstration of some of their raptors of the high desert. Fee: $25

SUNDAYMini-Sessions

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RAPTORS OF THE HIGH DESERTSaturday, 10:45 am - Noon, OIT Auditorium

Raptors of the High Desert is a family friendly program providing the public a unique opportunity to observe many beautiful free-flying birds of prey from our high desert region. Participants will observe owls, hawks, falcons, and even eagles, up close and witness their unique adaptations and flight-styles. An expert raptor biologist from the High Desert Museum will narrate the program and will discuss raptor identification, adaptations, behavior, and conservation among other interesting topics. Some of the species in the program include Barn Owl, Swainson’s Hawk, Peregrine Falcon, and Golden Eagle. Arrive early-the doors will close promptly at 10:45 am!

LIVE RAPTORS, OWLS, AND MORESaturday, 10:00 am-6 pm

Meet birds from Badger Run Wildlife Rehab. Fun and educational for all ages. Liz Diver and other volunteers from this non-profit facility will delight you with up close and personal experiences with some of their Animal Ambassadors.

LIVE DUCKS AND MORESaturday, 10:00 am-3 pm

Be amazed by Charlie and Deana Thurston and their tame hand-raised birds. They will bring Wood Ducks, Cinnamon Teal, and possibly some other surprises.

HANDS-ON ACTIVITIESSaturday, 10:00 am-3 pm

Visit the Children’s Activity Area upstairs to enjoy a myriad of interactive activities. Don’t miss the rock painting, paper making, face painting and many other fun free events!

FREE FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY!Saturday Family Activities

VENDOR DISPLAYS, SALES, AND FREE EXHIBITSFriday, 2-6 pm, Saturday, 10 am-6 pm, Sunday, 9 am-1 pm

Check out the OIT College Union to enjoy nature artwork, crafts, educational exhibits, and other offerings from the Klamath Basin and beyond.

BILL THOMPSON IIISaturday, 1:15 -2 pm, OIT Auditorium

WATCH OUT FOR VULTURE VOMIT (and Other Adventures in Bird Watching) Bird watching isn’t just for adults anymore. Learn why birds are cool in this fun and gently informative program. Based on Bill Thompson’s kid-friendly Young Birder’s Guide, Watch Out for Vulture Vomit is designed to engage young bird and nature enthusiasts. It includes funny bird images, sounds, stories, weird “wow facts” about birds, and a short, easy bird identification quiz at the end.

FEATURED PERFORMER:

All of these activities are located in the OIT College Union. Check the signs near the festival registration for times and room locations for all of the free family activities.


KLAMATH FALLS AREA MAP

KEY1. Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT)

3201 Campus Dr., 541-885-10002. Shilo Inn Suites Hotel

2500 Almond St., 541-885-7980 or 800-222-22443. The Lodge at Running Y Ranch

5500 Running Y Rd., 888-850-02754. Best Western Olympic Inn

2627 S. Sixth St., 541-882-96655. Cimarron Inn

3060 S. 6th St., 541-882-46016. Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center

4009 Hill Rd, Tulelake, CA

7. The Favell Museum 125 West Main St., 541-882-99968. Roe Outfitters 9349 U.S. 97, 541-884-3825

(4 miles south of Stateline Road.)

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Klamath Falls


Winter Wings Festival5548 Sturdivant AvenueKlamath Falls OR 97603877-541-BIRD (2473)

Scan this QR Code to visit our website.

WinterWingsFest.org

Fisher Nicholson Realty, LLC

www.fnrhomes.com

Thank you to our title sponsor:

Copyright 2014 – Winter Wings Festival. Magazine Design & Layout by: Chris Miles / CMDesign Graphics Co. Digital Magazine printed by Oregon Lithoprint

The Winter Wings Festival is produced by the Klamath Basin Audubon Society (KBAS). Formed in 1983, KBAS’s mission is to provide the opportunity for all to experience and appreciate our region’s wildlife, focusing on birds and other natural resources. The Klamath Basin Audubon Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Black-crowned Night-Herons by Pam Stoehsler

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