BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Wings Over Water - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Wings Over Water REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210321T164500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210321T171500 DTSTAMP:20260522T180349 CREATED:20210223T183435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210321T211338Z UID:10000092-1616345100-1616346900@www.wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com SUMMARY:2021 Wings Over Water NW Virtual Festival Wrap-up DESCRIPTION:Live on Zoom \nJoin us for a final opportunity for prizes as well as hear comments from those joining us about our virtual festival. Learn more about our next year’s live festival in 2022! \nWe are providing the opportunity for registered attendees to view the presentations that they may have missed during the three days of the festival by having the recordings available of the webinar presentations* to view through Thursday\, March 25th. After this date\, they will no longer be available for viewing on our website.  Pre-recorded presentations and the prerecorded virtual guided walks will be available on our website indefinitely. We appreciate our presenters who have provided attendees to view the recordings of their live webinar presentations* after the festival dates until March 25th! \n*The keynote presentation: The Great Gray and Snowy Owl\, Comparative Visual Natural Histories will not be available after it is shown on Saturday\, March 20th at 5 pm. URL:https://www.wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com/event/2021-wings-over-water-nw-virtual-festival-wrap-up/ LOCATION:Wings Over Water Live Stream Link CATEGORIES:Sunday Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210321T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210321T164500 DTSTAMP:20260522T180349 CREATED:20210223T183142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210223T183217Z UID:10000091-1616338800-1616345100@www.wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com SUMMARY:Birds of the Salish Sea by Pam Borso and Paul Woodcock DESCRIPTION:  \n \nPrerecorded Virtual Presentation by\nNorth Cascades Audubon \nThe Salish Sea is one of the world’s largest and biologically rich inland seas along the Pacific coast which encompasses Puget Sound\, the San Juan Islands and the waters off of Vancouver\, BC. Pam Borso and Paul Woodcock\, both past presidents of North Cascades Audubon\, will help you to identify many of the bird species that are here in this rich ecosystem as well as the challenges and threats which will impact their future survival. URL:https://www.wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com/event/birds-of-the-salish-sea-by-pam-borso-and-paul-woodcock/ LOCATION:Wings Over Water Live Stream Link CATEGORIES:Sunday Event,Virtual Workshops & Presentations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210321T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210321T143000 DTSTAMP:20260522T180349 CREATED:20210223T175450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210223T175450Z UID:10000168-1616335200-1616337000@www.wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com SUMMARY:Virtual Guided Bird Walk of Blaine Harbor\, by Joe Meche DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar with Pre-recorded Video  \nTake a recorded virtual birding walk guided by Joe Meche\, who has been birding in this location for over 30 years. Learn from Joe the best birding spots of this 2- mile loop along the waterfront of Blaine Harbor\, and the birds you may see in this most northerly Important Bird Area (IBA) of Washington State. URL:https://www.wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com/event/virtual-guided-bird-walk-of-blaine-harbor-by-joe-meche/ LOCATION:Wings Over Water Live Stream Link CATEGORIES:Sunday Event,Virtual Workshops & Presentations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210321T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210321T140000 DTSTAMP:20260522T180349 CREATED:20210223T175142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210223T180034Z UID:10000169-1616331600-1616335200@www.wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com SUMMARY:A Birds Eye View of Their Nests\, by Joe Meche DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar \nJoe Meche\, a favorite speaker at Wings Over Water for the last 17 years will illustrate through his intimate observation and photography of nesting birds\, a variety of birds and their nests found locally as well as elaborate on the concept of manmade nesting boxes. This will be an entertaining presentation for all ages! URL:https://www.wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com/event/a-birds-eye-view-of-their-nests-by-joe-meche/ LOCATION:Wings Over Water Live Stream Link CATEGORIES:Sunday Event,Virtual Workshops & Presentations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210321T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210321T113000 DTSTAMP:20260522T180349 CREATED:20210223T174706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210223T174706Z UID:10000170-1616321700-1616326200@www.wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com SUMMARY:eBird and Citizen Science by Holly Merker DESCRIPTION:Become a Better Birder while making Impacts in Understanding Bird Populations and Migration  \nLive Webinar \nHow can you make a direct impact on bird conservation? By contributing your bird observations to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s eBird Database\, you are powering conservation science. These data are critical in research\, land management\, and conservation projects across the globe. In this webinar\, we’ll explore how these data are used\, and how to use eBird. Holly Merker has been the Pennsylvania eBird State Coordinator since 2005\, and is both an eBird data reviewer\, eBird hotspot reviewer\, and avid eBirder herself.  URL:https://www.wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com/event/ebird-and-citizen-science-by-holly-merker/ LOCATION:Wings Over Water Live Stream Link CATEGORIES:Sunday Event,Virtual Workshops & Presentations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210321T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210321T101500 DTSTAMP:20260522T180349 CREATED:20210223T174451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210314T234004Z UID:10000171-1616320800-1616321700@www.wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com SUMMARY:Introduction and Welcome to Day 3 DESCRIPTION:Live on ZOOM \nJoin us for coffee and learn about the day’s festival activities. \nThere will also be some prize drawings for those who join us! URL:https://www.wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com/event/introduction-and-welcome-to-day-3/ LOCATION:Wings Over Water Live Stream Link CATEGORIES:Sunday Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210320T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210320T190000 DTSTAMP:20260522T180349 CREATED:20210223T210055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210223T210755Z UID:10000093-1616265000-1616266800@www.wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com SUMMARY:Kid’s Story & Activity Time by Marie Guenette\, WCLS Library DESCRIPTION:Bed Time Story! \nMarie Guenette\, from Whatcom County Library will engage kids of all ages with a fun activity and a story about birds. URL:https://www.wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com/event/kids-story-activity-time-by-marie-guenette-wcls-library-2/ LOCATION:Wings Over Water Live Stream Link CATEGORIES:Kids Activities,Saturday Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210320T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210320T163000 DTSTAMP:20260522T180349 CREATED:20210223T173430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T215449Z UID:10000154-1616250600-1616257800@www.wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com SUMMARY:Introduction to Birding: How to Identify Common Backyard Birds DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar with Instructors\, Pam Borso and Paul Woodcock\, North Cascades Audubon Society \nNorth Cascades Audubon Society will present a 2-hour Zoom class on introduction to backyard bird identification.  This class will provide you with the basics to get you started birding right in your own backyard! Learn to identify select backyard birds in breeding and non-breeding plumage. Learn about the feeding\, nesting and behavior of birds most common to our area in the Pacific Northwest. Find out about best practices for bird watching and tips for purchasing binoculars. There will also be a question and answer period included at the end of the class session. \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIrfu-uqTkvHNMTBszG_2bs_-txAuUAt4eW \n  URL:https://www.wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com/event/plants-for-birds-by-pam-borso/ LOCATION:Wings Over Water Live Stream Link CATEGORIES:Saturday Event,Virtual Workshops & Presentations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210320T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210320T143000 DTSTAMP:20260522T180349 CREATED:20210223T003331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T215347Z UID:10000155-1616247000-1616250600@www.wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com SUMMARY:Guided Bird Walk of Birch Bay State Park\, by Paul Woodcock and Phil Calise DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar with Pre-recorded Video and Q & A\n\nVirtually stroll along the shoreline and forested trails of Birch Bay State Park guided by Paul Woodcock and Pam Borso from North Cascade Audubon Society\nto view an abundance of birds including waterfowl\, raptors and passerines. This over 600-acre state park includes 8\,255 feet of saltwater shoreline along\nBirch Bay as well as 14\,923 feet of freshwater shoreline of Terrell Creek Marsh. This is one of the few remaining saltwater and freshwater estuaries in\nnorth Puget Sound providing a rich habitat for birds and wildlife. A live Q & A session will be available after the video. URL:https://www.wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com/event/guided-bird-walk-of-birch-bay-state-park-by-paul-woodcock-and-phil-calise/ LOCATION:Wings Over Water Live Stream Link CATEGORIES:Saturday Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210320T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210320T133000 DTSTAMP:20260522T180349 CREATED:20210223T002401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T174554Z UID:10000156-1616242500-1616247000@www.wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com SUMMARY:Ornitherapy: For Your Mind\, Body\, and Soul by Holly Merker DESCRIPTION:Learn why getting your daily dose of Ornitherapy\, may be just what the doctor ordered!\nLive Webinar\nOrnitherapy\, or the mindful observation of birds\, benefits our mind\, body\, and soul. Research shows that exposure to nature actively reduces stress\, depression\, and anxiety\, while helping build a stronger heart and immune system. Birds are gateways into deeper experiences with nature\, magnifying these benefits.\nThrough observation\, we can learn not only about birds\, but gain insight into our own lives while exploring our connection to the world around us. This fosters stewardship and bolsters conservation. Within the program\, we’ll delve into our connections to birds\, how to practice Ornitherapy for optimal benefits\, and learn about the latest research in the power of nature for overall wellbeing. URL:https://www.wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com/event/ornitherapy-for-your-mind-body-and-soul-by-holly-merker/ LOCATION:Wings Over Water Live Stream Link CATEGORIES:Saturday Event,Virtual Workshops & Presentations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210320T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210320T114500 DTSTAMP:20260522T180349 CREATED:20210223T000724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210309T185153Z UID:10000158-1616235300-1616240700@www.wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com SUMMARY:Past\, Present & Future\, by Richard Crossley DESCRIPTION:Past\, Present & Future\, by Richard Crossley\nIntroduction to the Crossley Bird ID Method\nSaturday\, March 20: 10:15- 11:45\nLive Webinar\nRichard Crossley has a world-wide point of view on birding\, which he will share his passionate perspective from growing up in the wild British birding scene as well as from his travels around the world. With humor and depth\, Richard will also highlight the thoughts behind the revolutionary ‘The Crossley ID Guide’ series to include his newest release this March of the “Crossley Birding Guide for Western Birds”. Join with us to be inspired by Richard’s optimistic outlook for birding\, lifestyles and conservation. It’s sure to change the way you think! URL:https://www.wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com/event/1831/ LOCATION:Wings Over Water Live Stream Link CATEGORIES:Featured & Special Events,Saturday Event,Virtual Workshops & Presentations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210320T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210320T101500 DTSTAMP:20260522T180349 CREATED:20210223T000211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210314T234038Z UID:10000159-1616234400-1616235300@www.wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com SUMMARY:Introduction and Welcome to Day 2 DESCRIPTION:Live on ZOOM \nJoin us for coffee and learn about the day’s festival activities as well as an overview of kids’ activities during the festival. There will also be some prize drawings for those who join us! URL:https://www.wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com/event/introduction-and-welcome-to-day-2/ LOCATION:Wings Over Water Live Stream Link CATEGORIES:Saturday Event,Virtual Workshops & Presentations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210319T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210319T183000 DTSTAMP:20260522T180349 CREATED:20210222T233421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T215200Z UID:10000145-1616173200-1616178600@www.wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com SUMMARY:2021 Wings Over Water NW Birding Festival Virtual Happy Hour and Featured Artist Reception DESCRIPTION:Live on Zoom \nJoin us for our 19th Annual Wings Over Water NW Birding Festival Opening and Featured Artist Reception.  This year we will open with an interactive virtual happy hour featuring our first ever festival signature cocktail- Birds of a Feather- the recipe will be emailed to attendees along with the ZOOM Happy Hour link  (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) or bring your own favorite! As time allows\, we invite those joining us on Zoom to share where you are from and a brief favorite bird experience whether it was in your backyard\, local park\, or somewhere around the world! Meet our featured artists\, Wendy & Megan Bloom\, Rainbow Orca Designs and learn how they create a connection between art and nature with their one-of-a-kind art pieces. URL:https://www.wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com/event/2021-wings-over-water-nw-birding-festival-virtual-happy-hour-and-featured-artist-reception/ LOCATION:Wings Over Water Live Stream Link CATEGORIES:Featured & Special Events,Friday Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210319T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210319T160000 DTSTAMP:20260522T180349 CREATED:20210222T235715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T235715Z UID:10000161-1616164200-1616169600@www.wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com SUMMARY:Introduction to Raptors of NW Washington\, by Sue Cottrell DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar \nLearn to recognize the 15 species of diurnal raptors that can be seen in Northwest Washington.  Sue Cottrell\, founder of the non-profit Raptor Studies Northwest\, will introduce you to their field marks\, common behaviors and the best locations to get outside and view these magnificent birds!  Sue will also talk about her current projects studying Avian Keratin Disorder in Buteos and an American Kestrel nest box project. URL:https://www.wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com/event/introduction-to-raptors-of-nw-washington-by-sue-cottrell/ LOCATION:Wings Over Water Live Stream Link CATEGORIES:Friday Event,Virtual Workshops & Presentations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210319T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210319T141500 DTSTAMP:20260522T180349 CREATED:20210222T235118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210314T215812Z UID:10000142-1616158800-1616163300@www.wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com SUMMARY:The State of Tufted Puffins in Washington State\, by Salish Sea School DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar \nJoin us to learn about this endangered population\, how students are helping with research\, and why you should care! \nThe Salish Sea School is on a pursuit to help save Washington State’s endangered Tufted Puffin population by helping with data collection at Smith Island\, promoting stewardship through experiential marine conservation programs for students\, and increasing public awareness of this population. \nThis presentation will walk you through the State of the Tufted puffins in Washington State and take you on a journey of discovery\, sharing what we have seen on the water and learned. We also provide ways you can help. URL:https://www.wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com/event/the-state-of-tufted-puffins-in-washington-state-by-salish-sea-school/ LOCATION:Wings Over Water Live Stream Link CATEGORIES:Friday Event,Virtual Workshops & Presentations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210319T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210319T120000 DTSTAMP:20260522T180349 CREATED:20210224T232815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210224T232815Z UID:10000094-1616151600-1616155200@www.wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com SUMMARY:Guided Bird Walk of Semiahmoo Spit DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar with Pre-recorded Video \nVirtually explore the abundance of birds along Semiahmoo Spit\, the most popular birding field trip of our annual festival. Guided by experienced birders Paul Woodcock and Phil Calise from North Cascades Audubon\, who both regularly lead birding walks along this 1.25 mile natural land spit between Semiahmoo Bay and Drayton Harbor. Learn what makes this area one of the most premier coastal birding sites in Washington State. A live Q & A session will be available after the video. URL:https://www.wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com/event/guided-bird-walk-of-semiahmoo-spit/ LOCATION:Wings Over Water Live Stream Link CATEGORIES:Friday Event,Virtual Workshops & Presentations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210319T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210319T104500 DTSTAMP:20260522T180349 CREATED:20210222T234423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210223T205214Z UID:10000144-1616148900-1616150700@www.wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com SUMMARY:Kid’s Story & Activity Time by Marie Guenette\, WCLS Library DESCRIPTION:Live Story Time \nMarie Guenette\, from Whatcom County Library will engage kids of all ages with a fun activity and a story about birds. URL:https://www.wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com/event/kids-story-activity-time-by-marie-guenette-wcls-library/2021-03-19/ LOCATION:Wings Over Water Live Stream Link CATEGORIES:Friday Event,Kids Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210319T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210319T101500 DTSTAMP:20260522T180349 CREATED:20210222T235913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T235913Z UID:10000160-1616148000-1616148900@www.wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com SUMMARY:Introduction & Welcome to the Festival DESCRIPTION:Live on Zoom \nJoin us for coffee and learn about the day’s festival activities as well as an overview of the activities for all three days of the festival. There will also be some prize drawings for those who join us! \n  URL:https://www.wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com/event/introduction-welcome-to-the-festival/ LOCATION:Wings Over Water Live Stream Link CATEGORIES:Featured & Special Events,Friday Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210220T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210220T190000 DTSTAMP:20260522T180349 CREATED:20210222T234423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210223T205214Z UID:10000143-1613845800-1613847600@www.wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com SUMMARY:Kid’s Story & Activity Time by Marie Guenette\, WCLS Library DESCRIPTION:Live Story Time \nMarie Guenette\, from Whatcom County Library will engage kids of all ages with a fun activity and a story about birds. URL:https://www.wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com/event/kids-story-activity-time-by-marie-guenette-wcls-library/2021-02-20/ LOCATION:Wings Over Water Live Stream Link CATEGORIES:Friday Event,Kids Activities END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR