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Oregon Shorebird Festival
August 29-31, 2008

The Oregon Shorebird Festival, one of the longest running bird festivals in Oregon, will celebrate 22 years in 2008. Birdwatchers of all skill levels are encouraged to join us and experience firsthand the wonder of shorebird migration on the scenic south coast. The festival is headquartered at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology in the small fishing community of Charleston, OR. The festival usually attracts between 60 to 100 birders from all over the nation but primarily from the Pacific Northwest. The Festival is small compared to the larger wildlife festivals that have premiered in the past ten years; this keeps the festival intimate so visitors are able to interact more closely with field trip leaders, guest speakers and other festival attendees. So join us for days filled with shorebirds and evenings with good conversation and great presentations.


Schedule of Events

Friday, August 29

5:00 - 7:30 pm - - Registration at OIMB cafeteria
7:30 pm - - Evening Program at OIMB Boathouse Auditorium
  • Opening remarks - Roy Lowe
  • Field Trip Announcements
  • Guest Speaker -Louise Bacon-Ogden
  • Saturday, August 30

    6:30 am - 12:30 pm -- Pelagic Trip : Early, pre-registration required
            Meet at Betty Kay Charters in the Charleston Boat Marina at 6:30 am for a five hour trip
    7:45 am -- Land-based Field Trips
            Meet in parking lot across from OIMB to carpool
    10:00 am - 4:00 pm -- SEA watches for marine mammals and seabird at Simpson Reef Overlook
    6:00 pm - - Seafood Buffet Dinner at OIMB Cafeteria
    7:30 pm -- Evening Program at OIMB Boathouse Auditorium
  • Review of birds seen
  • Field Trip Announcements
  • Keynote Speaker - TBA

    Sunday, August 31

    7:45 am - - Land based Field Trips
    Meet in parking lot across from OIMB to carpool

    Registration

    To register please complete a registration form and mail completed form to Oregon Shorebird Festival, 2127 SE Marine Science Drive, Newport OR 97365. Registration forms can be downloaded as a PDF file or you may request that a paper copy be mailed to you by contacting Dawn Grafe at 541-867-4550 or via email at oregoncoast@fws.gov.

    Location

    All festival events are based out of the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology Campus in Charleston, OR.
    Directions to OIMB: Take Highway 101 to Coos Bay or North Bend. Follow signs to "Ocean Beaches" and "Charleston." Charleston is eight miles from Coos Bay. In Charleston, cross the South Slough bridge and turn right on Boat Basin Drive. OIMB is 1/2 miles on the left at 53566 Boat Basin Drive.

    Lodging

    OIMB Dormitory
    The Dormitory at OIMB is available for Friday and Saturday night at $20 per person per night. The dormitory is bunk-style lodging, each room is private with a single bed, desk and dresser. Bathrooms are shared. Bring your own linens and towels. Space is limited so please register early to reserve a bunk room.

    Other Lodging Options

    Captain John's Motel
    (541) 888.4041
    Charleston Harbor Inn
    (877) 888-1178
    Charleston Chamber of Commerce
    corner of Boat Basin Dr. & Cape Arago Hwy
    ( 541) 888-2311
    Loft By the Lighthouse
    (541) 888- 8386
    Plainview Motel
    (800) 962-2815
    Sunset Bay State Park
    (541) 888-4902


    Sponsors
    Many people work hard to make the festival as success. Thank you to each and every one of you!

    U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
    Shoreline Education for Awareness
    Cape Arago Audubon Society
    The Bird Guide, Inc.
    South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve
    Oregon Institute of Marine Biology

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