Discover Derby Hill Bird Observatory
Traditionally held on the second Saturday in May, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 36 Grand View Ave., Mexico, N.Y.
Celebrate spring migration at one of the Northeast’s best birding locations during a day of field walks that celebrate bird migration. Explore the trails and habitats of this premier birding location with experienced leaders. Walks start on every hour. Enjoy the spectacle of migrating birds from the lake watch, on trails through the fields and forest, and at the north lookout.
Here is a selection of 2016 Bird Festival photos taken by Rose DeNeve
Here are a few photos that Cheryl Lloyd took at this year’s Bird Festival.
She wrote “Bernie Carr led an interesting walk at 10:30 a.m. pointing out several, busy, little warblers and entertaining a group of young girls with a garter snake.
Thanks to you all for a fun/fact-filled day……..Looking forward to next year”.
Here are some photos by Alison Kocek from early in the day of this year’s Bird Festival.
Mark your calendars for the 2016 Bird Festival at
Derby Hill – Saturday, May 14, 10am-5pm.
On Saturday, May 14, Onondaga Audubon will hold its 5th Annual Bird Festival at Derby Hill Bird Observatory, and we are seeking your participation. This year’s event will be featuring guided nature walks, educational exhibits, kids’ activities, live birds of prey, vendors, prize drawings, a silent auction, and smokin’ hot barbecue.
What is Onondaga Audubon? Onondaga Audubon’s mission is to engender in Central and Northern New Yorkers a greater appreciation for their land, water, and other natural resources, and to increase respect for the wildlife that inhabits these places, especially birds. We encourage this through our public programs, field trips, newsletters, and many internet activities.
What is Derby Hill Bird Observatory? Located at the southeastern corner of Lake Ontario, Derby Hill is one of the premier hawk watch sites in the northeastern United States. Derby Hill hawk counts began in the early 1960s and average around 40,000 raptors each spring. From March through May each year, we hire a hawk counter who shares daily count results with the Hawk Migration Association of North America, a database that records raptor migration statistics from more than 200 sites in North and Central America (www.hawkcount.org). This information is used by scientists to help determine the health of American raptor populations.
List of 2016 Activities and Booths:
How can you participate in the Festival?
Just show up and enjoy a beautiful day full of birds, activities, and fun!
VOLUNTEER:
We need volunteers for the day and also for the months preceding the event. As of April 1, we are still in need of volunteers for the day of the event, especially those willing to help manage our parking area!
To get involved with this fun-filled event please contact us at: BirdFestivalOnAud@gmail.com
BECOME A VENDOR:
Are you a local business or artisan? Do you happen to want to enjoy a fun filled day outside while selling your wares? You can participate as a vendor to show and sell your products at the festival. This year vendor registration is FREE in order to better support our local businesses! (Please bring your own table and/or tent.)
For more information or to join us as a vendor, please email our vendor participation form below to: BirdFestivalOnAud@gmail.com
Hard copy of vendor participation form
DONATE AN ITEM:
Have unused gift cards, old field guides/binoculars, or wildlife artwork you are ready to switch out? You can donate these or any other item to be used in our prize drawing. You will receive recognition at the drawing, in our printed festival program, and on our website. You can also make a monetary donation. All proceeds will go to support Onondaga Audubon, a non-profit 501(3)c organization.
If you have an item to donate, please let us know at: BirdFestivalOnAud@gmail.com
BECOME A BIRD FESTIVAL SUPPORTER:
Businesses can display information about their services or products on 18- by 24-inch signs (similar to those seen at golf tournaments). Your sign will indicate your sponsorship level plus anything you’d like to share, such as business name/logo, address, phone number, and/or website. You will also be recognized in our printed festival program and on the Onondaga Audubon website. There are three levels of sign sponsorship:
Kestrel (Donation of $50 to $99)
Bald Eagle (Donation of $100 to $149)
Golden Eagle (Donation of $150 or more)
Don’t want a sign this year? For a $25 donation, you will be listed as a Supporter in our festival program and on our website.
Please do take time to consider whether you can help Onondaga Audubon this year. Since we are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, your donation is fully tax-deductible; we can provide you with appropriate documentation.
You can contact us by e-mail at BirdFestivalOnAud@gmail.com, by phone at 239-283-2524, or by writing to us at the address below. We hope to hear from you soon!
Onondaga Audubon Society, Inc.
P.O. Box 620
Syracuse, NY 13201
Hard copy of vendor participation form
Onondaga Audubon Bird Festival – 2015
By Maryanne Adams
Photos by Michele
The fourth annual Onondaga Audubon Bird Festival at Derby Hill took place on Saturday, May 9. This year’s event differed from the previous ones in three ways — more volunteers for the day, a south wind with a good raptor flight, and more children visiting than ever before.
The day began cloudy and unsettled. Participants arrived early to set up their booths and tables. Items for the first raffle were unpacked and the Onondaga Audubon Welcome/Membership table was prepared. The shuttle van from the Montezuma Audubon Center trundled up Grandview Avenue. Rick West from “Westy’s Birds of Prey” arrived with his fascinating collection of tame hawks, falcons and owls and made them comfortable in the shade of the huge Norway maple.
At 10 a.m. the crowds started to arrive. Volunteers began the challenging job of helping visitors with parking. The shuttle from the south lookout lot ran constantly and the day was filled with activity. The Masters of Ceremony announced field trips, activities and raffle winners. At the Activities for Youngsters booth, children were entertained with pine cone owls, bluebird drawings and demonstrations of how bees pollinate flowers. Little ones had a great time playing the Food Web game, hopping, skipping, slithering, pretending to be predators or prey, and trying to eat without being eaten them selves.
People were treated to tasty vittles from Chomppers Smokin’ Barbeque. The very entertaining Robert Gullotta exhibited some of his fine woodcarvings and showed how a hardwood log can be turned into a realistic duck. A variety of exhibits and information tables educated visitors about fighting invasive species, creating a haven for wildlife using native plants, and promoting environmental stability of coastal ecosystems. Children learned about birds at a hands-on interactive table. Folks found out about the potential impacts of the proposed Natural Gas High Pressure Compression Station in the town of Georgetown (Madison County) on the community and the birds that breed and winter in the area. Posters and handouts about pollinators, Bluebirds, and International Migratory Bird Day were passed out.
An eclectic selection of goods and services related to nature and/or health and well-being were represented at seven booths. A great selection of healthy food items, maple products, handcrafted jewelry and wooden items, wildlife art, local produce, birdseed crafts, and natural dog treats were available. A local practitioner of Eden Energy Medicine was present to share her knowledge of holistic healing of mind, body, and spirit.
All day long, Westy’s raptors calmly watched the humans and round-eyed children stared back. Who wouldn’t find it amazing to stand next to a magnificent creature like a Spectacled Owl? But as incredible as Rick and his birds are, they were no less spectacular than the kettles of hawks that appeared overhead during the day. According to the hawk counter’s report, a huge flight started up between 2:30 and 4:30, with 1332 birds in one hour, including 1161 Broad-winged Hawks. Eleven different raptor species were seen during the day and most were visible from the festival area. Another highlight was the sighting of a low-flying Sandhill Crane passing over the hill. There also was a constant stream of silent Blue Jays following the shoreline. It was clear today why Derby Hill is so well known as a hawk count and migration site. This was also true for those who joined the guided bird/nature walks. One group saw Blackburnian, Yellow-rumped, Black-throated Green, Magnolia, Chestnut-sided, Yellow, Black-and-white, and Northern Parula Warblers as well as Common Yellowthroats – a real treat for beginner birders!
The sun emerged from the clouds by 2 p.m., just in time for Gerry Smith’s Hawk Talk and the Bluebird Trail Walk. Hardy volunteers stood in the hot sun, selling tickets and setting up items for the last prize drawing. I don’t know which was more enjoyable, inspecting the eclectic assortment of items (everything from birding field guides to ice skates) or watching the show as the announcers chose the winners.
The hawk counter remained on duty until 5:00 p.m., tallying a total of 2,148 raptors for the day.
The festival was a success! The three hundred some-odd visitors to the bird festival appeared to have great time as Onondaga Audubon continued its outreach mission of increasing environmental awareness and helping people appreciate local natural resources and wildlife. Next year’s festival will take place on May 14. Please consider volunteering or participating in this fun-filled event. We’d love to have you!
2015 Bird Festival was a Big Success!
On-going activities throughout the day:
Rick West’s Live Birds of Prey
Educational Exhibits and Information Tables
Booths with Arts. Crafts, and Consumables
Activities for Youngsters
Tickets for Prize Drawings on Sale and Items on Display
Chomppers Smokin’ Barbeque
The Answer Guy – Eager to Answer Your Bird Questions
The Hawk Counter – On the Job
Scheduled activities:
10:00 to 10:15 Opening Words
10:30 to 11:15 Bird/Nature Walk
11:45 to 12:30 Kids Only Activity and Bird Walk (Ages 10 and up)
Food Web Game (Ages <10)
11:45 to 12:30 Bird/Nature Walk
1:00 First Prize Drawing (Must be present to win)
1:45 to 2:15 Hawk Talk
2:30 to 3:00 Bluebird Walk
3:15 to 4:00 Bird/Nature Walk
4:15 Second Prize Drawing (Must be present to win)
Booths with Arts, Crafts, and Consumables
Alternative Health and Wellness (New Haven)
Activities, foods, and items that promote
health and well-being
Integrative Healing Solutions (Mexico)
Visit with Mary Lichtenstein,
Certified Practitioner of Eden Energy Medicine (EEM) , and learn the approach
that teaches you about holistic healing of the mind, body, and spirit. EEM
provides individuals with tools that allow them to gain control over their health.
JP Gifts (New Haven)
Homemade, all natural treats for dogs in a variety of sizes and flavors;
H andcrafted jewelry and bird seed crafts
Sue deLearie Adair Wildlife Art (Schenectady)
Wildlife art – originals, prints, and cards
The Eyes of the Forest (Pennellville)
Art with a focus on plants and animals; paintings
on rocks and feathers; animal-themed jewelry
Red School House Maple Syrup (Fulton)
Maple products
Handcrafted Wooden Items (Savannah)
Walking sticks and canes created from found wood.
Bird feeders, squirrel feeders, and decorative
signs
Xanadu Farm (Oswego)
Local, naturally grown produce and eggs
Educational Exhibits and Information Tables
Onondaga Audubon – Welcome/Membership
Nature Activities for Children
Information about Bluebirds, Pollinators, and Conservation Issues
SLELO PRISM
SLELO PRISM is a mouthful of an acronym, but it’s all about partnering up to fight all kinds of invasive species – emerald ash borer, water chestnut, swallow-wort, Asian carp, and Japanese knotweed, to name a few. Elizabeth Truskowski will be there with information for you to help fight the invasions.
Habitat Gardening in Central NY
Learn about earth-friendly gardening and how you can create a haven for wildlife by using native plants. Linda Rossiter will provide
information and links to resources.
Wood Carving – Robert Gullotta
Bob will show how a local hardwood log can be transformed into an anatomically-correct duck. He’ll be exhibiting samples from various stages of the process and show how he applies the finishing touches to his work.
New York Sea Grant – Cornell University
New York Sea Grant is a statewide network of integrated services promoting
coastal economic vitality, environmental sustainability, and public education about
New York’s marine and Great Lakes resources. Brittney Rogers, an expert in watercraft
inspection, will show how stopping aquatic invasives at the source protects aquatic ecosystems.
Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center
Learn about our avian friends at this hands-on interactive table.
Linda Brosch will share materials and provide learning activities
for children.
Food – Chomppers Smokin’ Barbeque
Businesses That Donated Items or Gift Certificates
Cam’s Pizzeria, Oswego
Dickman Farms, Auburn
First Cup, Marcellus
Integrative Healing Solutions, Mexico
JP Gifts, New Haven
Oswego Sub, Shop Oswego
Oswego Tea Company, Oswego
Piggers Liquor, Oswego
The Imaginary Farmer, Hamilton
Tractor Supply, Fulton
Tractor Supply, Oswego
Wild Birds Unlimited, Fayetteville
Onondaga Audubon Thanks Our Sponsors
GOLDEN EAGLE LEVEL ($150)
Dr. Ken Hodgson Sterling, NY
Oswego Elks Lodge #271 Oswego, NY
Tara Animal Hospital Oswego, NY 564-6064
Wild Birds Unlimited Fayetteville,NY http://www.fayetteville.wbu.com/ 637-0710
BALD EAGLE LEVEL ($100)
Hannibal Village Market (IGA) Hannibal, NY 564-6318
Jack McNerney Chevrolet Tully, NY http://www.jackmcnerneychevrolet.com/
Johnston’s Propane Service Fulton, NY 592-5450
K-9 Grooming and Pet Motel Oswego, NY 343-5158
Ontario Orchards Oswego, NY http://www.OntarioOrchards.com/ 343-6328
PathFinder Bank
Tesoriero Chiropractic Office, PC Oswego, NY http://www.doc-t.net/
KESTREL LEVEL ($50)
Bardan Construction Oswego, NY 342-3041
Canale’s Italian Cuisine Oswego/Liverpool, N.Y. http://www.canalesrestaurant.com
Heath Asphalt Paving Hannibal, NY 564-6806
RJ Caruso Tax & Accounting Oswego, NY contact@rjcarusotax.com
SUPPORTERS ($25)
In fond memory of Robert R. Parkhurst who taught his children to love nature.
Remembering Helen Wladyka Whiteley who loved to watch and
feed the birds in her yard.
WD MaloneTrucking and Excavating, Inc. Hannibal, NY 564-6784
ABOUT THIS YEAR’S HAWK COUNTER
After 17 years watching hawks at Derby Hill and learning the craft there, birder David Wheeler is enjoying his first season on the other side of the clickers as official Hawk Counter. Dave also enjoys the morning/evening songbird flights and walking the hedgerows looking for new migrants. He is telling the story of the year’s migration through extensive field notes and photographs on Hawkcount.org and Facebook, helping readers to visualize the day’s events. He will be at the observatory most days through May 31st answering questions, pointing out birds, and sharing his love of nature
A special “Thank you” from the Festival Committee goes out to:
Gator Press Printing (Cape Coral, FL) for a great job and a great price for printing our posters.
The Montezuma Audubon Center (Savannah) for the use of their van and equipment and to Chris Lajewski for all his help.
Karen Burns for her talent, patience, and the time she spent creating the bird festival poster and flyer.
Blue Bowl Sanitation, Inc. (Fulton) for providing a portable restroom at cost.
Tom Riley and Alison Kocek for their excellent publicity work.
Jim Tarolli, Michele Neligan, and Rose DeNeve for the use of their photos.
The OAS Board of Directors and OAS president, Paul Richardson, for their support.
Bird Festival Committee
Maryanne Adams
Kim Farrell
Jason Mauro
Michele Neligan
Pat Parkhurst
Bird Festival Volunteers
Carol Adams
Niles Brown
Roger Brown
Linda Brosch
Karen Burns
Bernie Carr
Rose DeNeve
Dave Fitch
Julie Fishman
Robert Gullotta
Ken Hodgson
Gene Huggins
Tim Johnston
Dori Joiner
Renee Kittleman
Alison Kocek
Chris Lajewski
Kathleen Liedka
Mark Magistro
Libbie Messina
Frank Moses
Joan Ragland
Suzanne Ray
Paul Richardson
Thomas Riley
Brittney L. Rogers
Linda Rossiter
Linnea Rowse
Linda Salter
Michael Salter
Gerry Smith
Steve Soule
George Spak
Judy Thurber
Elizabeth Truskowski
Dave Wheeler
Terry Wood
Wanda Wood
Bring your family and friends
For a fun day all about birds and nature: Come to Onondaga Audubon’s fourth annual Bird Festival May 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Derby Hill Bird Observatory!
Bird watching, nature walks, and kids’ activities are scheduled throughout the day. Experts will be on hand to answer your questions about birds, bird behavior, and bird migration. You can get up close and personal with Rick West’s live hawks and owls and learn all about the fascinating world of raptors.
There will be educational exhibits as well as booths with hand-crafted walking sticks, bird feeders, maple products, wildlife photography, artwork, and other items for sale. You can also take a chance in our prize drawing and enjoy some of the tantalizing fare offered by Chomppers Smokin’ Barbeque. And, of course, the star performers—eagles, hawks, vultures, and other wild birds—will be flying overhead.
Admission and parking are free!
Directions to the Bird Festival
Derby Hill Bird Observatory is located on Sage Creek Drive just east of the town of Texas (off Rt. 104B) in Oswego County. Sage Creek Drive can be found on page 83 of the New York State De Lorme Atlas, between coordinates D-4 and 5. From Syracuse, the easiest way to reach Derby is to take I-81 north to exit 34, which is Route 104. Turn west on 104. Drive 6 miles to the village of Mexico. Turn right (north) at the traffic light onto Route 3. Drive north on Rt. 3 for 4 miles to the intersection with Route 104B. Turn left (west) on Rt. 104B and drive one-half mile. Sage Creek Drive will be on your right. Watch out for the green signs for Derby Hill traveling either direction on 104B.
Read about previous festivals:
2014 Derby Hill Bird Festival a “Bang-up Day”
By Diane Emord
“Awesome bird festival. A really bang-up day birding!” “That was fun! It’s nice to be surrounded by good people enjoying life.”
These are but two comments made by folks who attended Onondaga Audubon’s 2014 Bird Festival at Derby Hill. On May 10, more than 300 ‘good people’ braved the rainy-day forecast to spend a few hours outdoors, ‘enjoying life.’
The predicted rain never arrived, but a lot of nature activity did. Returning to the festival this year was popular master falconer Rick West, who used his live hawks and owls to demonstrate raptor physiology, ecology, and conservation. Also returning were Chomppers Smokin’ Barbeque and eight vendors offering nature-related items, from note cards, candles, and jewelry to original photography and fine artwork.
New to the festival was Bob Gulotta’s wood-carving demonstration, showing how a chunk of hardwood can be transformed into an anatomically correct duck. New advocacy tables also provided information on hydrofracking, the 30-year take permits for eagles, invasive species, Lake Ontario management plans, and other environmental issues.
Three guided bird walks turned up Orange-crowned, Prairie, and Hooded Warblers, Red-headed Woodpecker, and a very cooperative Prothonotary Warbler. Another bird walk helped monitor the Derby Hill bluebird trail, while a fifth walk was for kids only. Other kids’ activities included face painting, an interactive storm-water table, and ecological simulation games. Finally, three drawings and a silent auction proved to be a big fundraiser for the chapter.
A brief onsite survey indicated that most festival-goers were not members of Onondaga Audubon and were making their first visit to Derby Hill. The annual Bird Festival helps sustain the chapter’s outreach mission of increasing environmental awareness and engendering a greater appreciation for local natural resources and wildlife.
Bird Festival Schedule
On-going activities throughout the day:
Silent Auction (You need not be present to claim the item)
Rick West’s Live Birds of Prey
Vendors and Information Tables
Kids’ Activities
Chomppers Smokin’ Barbeque
Scheduled activities:
10:30 to 11:15 Bird/Nature Walk
11:45 First Raffle Drawing (Must be present to win)
1:00 to 1:45 Kids Only Bird Walk/Scavenger Hunt (Ages 8 and up)
1:00 to 1:45 Bird/NatureWalk
2:00 Second Raffle Drawing (Must be present to win)
2:30 to 3:00 Bluebird Walk
3:00 to 3:45 Bird/Nature Walk
4:15 Third Raffle Drawing (Must be present to win)
4:45 Silent Auction closes (Results announced)
Here is the 2014 Bird Festival vendor lineup:
Alternative Health and Wellness (New Haven)
Activities, foods, and items that promote health and well being
Boliver’s Gold and Silversmith (Croghan)
Handmade, one-of-a-kind silver and gold jewelry;
tiny handwoven silver baskets
Jack Courtney (Wolcott)
Nature/wildlife photography
Full Moon Reflections (Taberg)
Native American bead work and gemstone jewelry
John Hancock (Syracuse)
http://www.hancockphotos.com
Nature/wildlife photography
Kim’s Fabulous Faces (Warners)
Face painting, glitter tattoos, animal balloons, survival bracelets,
kool-off bandanas, corn bags, hair bows, head bands, and more….
ChallengeMeBooks.com – Laurel Butkins (Truxton)
Nature inspired photography, photobooks, postcards, puzzles and more…
Sue deLearie Adair Wildlife Art (Schenectady)
Wildlife art – originals, prints and cards (Weather permitting)
The Eyes of the Forest (Pennellville)
Art with a focus on plants and animals;paintings
on rocks and feathers;animal-themed jewelry
Victoria Storey (Clay)
Nature artist, original paintings and prints, notecards
and hand painted magnets (Weather permitting)
Information Booths
Onondaga Audubon Society Welcome Table
Advocacy and Action
David and Janet Muir will provide the public with information about the impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing (Fracking), 30-Year “take” permits for Bald and Golden Eagles and other environmental issues.
Lake Ontario
Emily Sheridan (Eastern Great Lakes Watershed Coordinator) and Jennifer Reeher (NYS DEC representative to the Lake Ontario Work Group) will provide a display focusing on the Lake Ontario Binational Lakewide Action and Management Plan (LO-LAMP). They will have kid-friendly activities (interactive stormwater table and Lake Ontario temporary tattoos) and items for adults such as the Lake Ontario Annual Report booklet.
Invasive Species
SLELO PRISM is a mouthful of an acronym, but its all about partnering up to fight the invasion of all kinds of invasive species – emerald ash borer, water chestnut, swallow-wort, Asian carp and Japanese knotweed, to name a few of the species we love to hate. Sandy Bonanno and Dick Drosse of the Oswego Co. Environmental Management Council will be there to represent SLELO with information for you to help fight the invasions.
Wood Carving
Robert Gullotta will show how a local hardwood log can be transformed into an anatomically-correct duck. He’ll be exhibiting samples from various stages of the process and show how he applies the finishing touches to his work.
Fly Up to Derby Hill Bird Observatory for the
2014 Onondaga Audubon Bird Festival
10:00am to 5:00pm
Bring your family and friends for a fun day all about birds and nature. Live hawks, bird walks, nature activities, and kids’ face painting are scheduled throughout the day. You can help monitor a Bluebird trail or talk with bird experts about birds, bird behavior, and migration. You can see live hawks and owls and hear a talk about the fascinating world of raptors. A silent auction will offer bird and non-bird items, and there will be vendors with wildlife photography, native plants, artwork, and handcrafted jewelry for sale. In addition, the popular Chomppers Smokin’ Barbeque will be on hand with their tantalizing fare. And, of course, the star performers—eagles, hawks, vultures, and other wild birds—will be flying overhead. Visit this page as we get closer to May for a complete schedule of events. Remember admission and parking are free—we hope you’ll join us!
We had a record crowd in spite of the less than perfect weather for the 2013 Bird Festival…and we raised over $2500 for the chapter! <span
Here is a slide show of images from the festival. All the photographs were supplied by Michele Neligan.
Here is a slide show of images from the festival. All the photographs were supplied by Michele Neligan.
Live hawks, bird walks, nature activities, and kids face painting were scheduled throughout the day. Rick West from “Westy’s Birds of Prey” was in attendance to show and talk about his collection of fascinating hawks, falcons and owls. A silent auction offered bird and non-bird items, and vendors had wildlife photography, native plants, artwork, optical equipment and hand-crafted jewelry for sale. In addition, the popular Chomppers Smokin’ Barbeque was on hand with their tasty fare. We hope you’ll join us next year and find out just how much fun hawk watching can be! Admission and parking are free.
Click this link to see a Post-Standard photo essay about the Bird Festival.
We had a terrific group of vendors this year!
Full Moon Reflections (Taberg, NY)
Juanita will be bringing her intricate Native American beadwork, along with gemstone necklaces, earrings, and bracelets. She will also have children’s moccasins and small leather beaded pouches. (If the weather is good, crocheted baby sweaters and blankets will also be available.)
Lime Hollow Naturals (Cortland, NY)
Kristin will be bringing her popular all-natural, all-vegetable handmade soaps, a full range of natural cleaning products, herbal salve, and natural deodorants. She will also have gift baskets perfect for Mother’s Day. http://limehollownaturals.com/
Custom Cradles and Wood Products (Mexico, NY)
Jim Gaudet designs and builds unique products from solid wood. He plans on bringing a selection of plant presses, wood baby cradles, toy trucks, Blue Bird boxes as well as other very creative bird houses. http://customcradles.weebly.com/
North Shore Natives (Bernhards Bay)
Chuck Carpenter from this unique local nursery will be there with a variety of native plants. They specialize in woodland, shade loving species that are native to the Northeast and hard to find at standard nurseries. Some are from seed bought or collected, some from their own properties and some purchased from wholesalers. If you are looking for ways to enhance your bird plantings this would be a good booth to visit. northshorenatives@gmail.com
Boliver’s Gold and Silversmith (Crogan, NY)
Lynette creates hand wrought sterling silver baskets, feathers, and jewelry.
Nanette Bergevin Pottery and Jewelry (Jordan, NY) creates interesting and unique pottery as well as necklaces, earrings, and hammered brooches. She will be bringing some of the pottery and jewelry pictured at http://nanettebergevin.weebly.com/, plus peacock feathers and origami flowers.
Laurel Butkins Photography (Truxton, NY) will be on hand with nature photos, postcards. http://www.ChallengeMeBooks.com
Rob Williams, SLELO PRISM Coordinator will provide the public with information about invasive species. The St. Lawrence – Eastern Lake Ontario Partnership For Regional Invasive Species Management (SLELO PRISM) combats the spread of invasives. http://www.sleloinvasives.org
Skip Wells, KOWA Sporting Optics will be there with binoculars and spotting scopes for your inspection.
Vicky Storey is a fine art artist.She will be displaying and selling framed original paintings and prints of nature and wildlife as well as hand painted bird houses and hand painted glass magnets. http:// fineartamerica.com/profiles/victoria-storey.html.
Bird Festival Sponsors
Golden Eagle Level
Oswego Elks Lodge #271
Tara Animal Hospital, Oswego, New York 564-6064
Wild Birds Unlimited, Fayetteville, New York 637-0710
Bald Eagle Level
PathFinder Bank
Johnston’s Propane Sevice, Fulton, New York 592-5450
K-9 Grooming & Pet Motel, Oswego, New York 343-5158
Tesoriero Chiropractic, Oswego, New York
Hannibal Village Market (IGA), Hannibal, New York 546-6318
Ontario Orchards, Oswego, New York
Wild Bird Center of Manlius, New York
Kestrel Level
Canale’s Italian Cuisine, Oswego/Liverpool
Bardan Construction, Oswego, New York 342-3041
Furdi’s Homes, Fulton, New York
Heath Asphalt Paving, Hannibal, New York 564-6806
RJ Caruso Tax & Accounting, Oswego, New York
Kambuyu Marimba Ensemble, Syracuse, New York
Supporters
Jack McNerney Chevrolet, Tully, New York
The Oswego Tea Company, Oswego, New York
A big thank you to these businesses! Please patronize them.
There is plenty to see and do.
If you are interested in having a vendor table at future Bird Festivals or being a sponsor of the event please contact us at:
e-mail: oabirdfest@gmail.com
Or mail:
Onondaga Audubon Society, Inc.
P.O. Box 620
Syracuse, NY 13201
Or phone: 315 474-3778
Sponsorships levels are available from $150.00 to $25.00. Vendor fee is $25.00 and a product for the silent auction (you supply your own tent and table if desired)
onondagaaudubon.com 