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Fw: Ivory-billed Woodpecker Celebration!

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Norm Saunders

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Mon, 23 Jan 2006 19:36:17 +0000

FYI & thanks to Janet Millenson for bringing this to my attention.


Greetings!
 
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology would like to advise you of an exciting birding event in Arkansas. The "Call of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker Celebration," February 23rd through 25th, is organized by the Brinkley, Arkansas Chamber of Commerce. On their behalf, we're sending you the news release below. Contact information is on the release if you need more information for a longer article. 
 
Your help in announcing this event is most appreciated!
 
Best wishes,
Pat Leonard
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
 
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Contact: Sandra Kemmer
Brinkley Chamber of Commerce
(870) 734-2262                                                             Date:  January 23, 2006
                                                      FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 

 Ivory-billed Woodpecker Celebration
Three-day event draws bird enthusiasts to Brinkley, Arkansas

 
Brinkey, AR, January 2006­-“The Call of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker Celebration” is being held at the Brinkley Convention Center February 23, 24, and 25. The public is invited to attend and celebrate the rediscovery of this magnificent bird.
 
Presentations will be offered by those who have actually seen the ivory-bill, including Gene Sparling, Tim Gallagher, and Bobby Harrison. Leaders of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker Recovery Team from Audubon Arkansas, The Nature Conservancy, and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology will be speaking. Visitors may attend talks by representatives of optics firms Leica, Eagle Optics, and Zeiss, as well by Pete Dunne from the Cape May Bird Observatory in New Jersey, wildlife photographer Marie Read, and others. The Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission, Arkansas Game & Fish Commission and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service will also present programs and be aiding participants throughout the celebration.
 
Visitors may take a guided bird watching tour in the bayou, browse the vendor expo, attend book signings, and enjoy a delicious southern fish-fry with music at the celebration dinner on Friday evening. A complete itinerary with times and fees is listed on the celebration’s web site: www.ibwocelebration.org. Interested individuals may register online or call the Brinkley Chamber of Commerce at (870) 734-2262, e-mail  Space for the event is limited, so early registration is recommended.
 
Note: Alternate contact is Lisa Boyd at (870) 734-5001,