Ottawa Bird Fair Announces Participants for May 12 Event
Ottawa’s first-ever Bird Fair is just 10 short days away and we have a growing list of local groups, organizations, outfitters and people who will bring their knowledge, talent and enthusiasm to Bird Fair to help us welcome back our birds.
Falcon Ed.
Stop by their booth to chat with group members about the four birds of prey that will be at the Fair: Red-Tailed Hawk, Barn Owl, Great-Horned Owl and American Kestrel. Be sure to swing by the main stage at 12:45pm and 2:10 for a flight demonstration!
Barn owl by Vladimir Naumoff via Flickr |
Sally Lee Sheek’s bird nest. |
If you’re wondering what will attract birds to your yard, look no further than Wild Birds Unlimited’s booth. You’ll have a chance to talk with the knowledgeable folks at Wild Birds Unlimited about the right feeder and seed types for your area.
Feast your eyes on local wildlife photographer Stephen J Stephen’s lovely portraits of waterfowl that call the Lac Deschênes Important Bird Area home. Stop by his booth to have a gander at his photographs for sale.
Poterie LM Serafin Pottery
Local area potter Lisa-Marie Serafin will have a booth displaying her wonderful work that will be for sale during the Fair.
Mug by Lisa-Marie Serafin |
… and more!
Check our Facebook page event and follow us at @NatureCanada and look for #OttBirdDay, #naturehood for the latest updates on the Bird Fair.Thank you to our generous sponsors for their support of Bird Fair
Fonds vert – Ville de Gatineau
Gosling Foundation
Harold Crabtree Foundation
McLean Foundation
Nikon
Ontario Trillium Foundation
Telus Community Fund