Third Annual Birdfest

Feb 15, 2005

For Immediate Release:

3rd Annual Birdfest
It's FREE!!

When: Saturday, March 5, 2005
Time: 7:30 am to 12 noon
Where: Lakes Regional Park
Highlights: Canoe tours of the rookery
Guided tours of newly opened areas of the park
Tips on Nature Photography
Tips for Backyard Habitat


Birdfest is the kickoff to a month-long celebration of the birds in Lee County Parks and Conservation 20/20 Preserves. The islands of Lakes Park will be teeming with Anhinga, Great Egrets, Little Blue Herons, Tricolored Herons, and White Ibis at various stages of mating, nest building and raising young. Come join the Lee County Bird Patrol to observe this spectacular display of nature in our own backyard. Calendars will be available of birding tours taking place throughout March to outlying sites.

For more information: 432-2034 or 481-7845.

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