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Tonaquint Park & Nature Center
1851 S. Dixie Drive - St. George, Utah
Red Cliffs Audubon’s
12th Annual
Winter Bird Festival
January 29, 30 & 31, 2015
Field Trips - Presentations - Bird Photo Contest
Keynote Speaker: Maurice DeMille
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Red Cliffs Audubon has been serving
St. George and Southwestern Utah for
over 18 years. Our members are active
in providing birding experiences for all those that are interested in
learning more about birds, our area ecology and our natural beauty.
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the month. Our meetings are held at the Tonaquint Nature Center
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Join us at our monthly events and take part in our activities. Enjoy
this year’s Festival!
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12 th Annual
St. George Winter Bird Festival
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outhwest Utah habitats can attract over 375 species of birds during the
year. The habitats range from desert, forest, and riparian. During the St.
George winter months many waterfowl migrate through and stop at our
lakes and reservoirs. Raptors especially, find this region an ideal location
for the cold months. Whether you are a beginner or longtime birder, you
will find many attendees that are eager to share their experiences and
enthusiasm for birding.
Participants can attend any of the Festival’s multiple presentations, workshops or field trips for a minimal $10.00 (Couples $15.00) - 3 day general
admisson pass per person (children 17 & under are free). All the activities,
except for the evening presentations, are based at Tonaquint Park and
Nature Center. In between all the activities, guests can browse through
the Dixie Arizona Strip Interpretive Association’s bookstore, grab a snack
or hot drink, or purchase a 2015 St. George Winter Bird Festival collectible event t-shirt or hat at the Red Cliffs Audubon Society’s booth.
Check-In Procedures: $10.00 general admisson passes ($15.00 for
couples) can be picked up at the Community Arts Building at the
Thursday evening presentation and also at the RCAS’s booth located
at Tonaquint Park on Friday and Saturday. Registration can be completed via on-line at www.123signup.com
Field Trips: All field trips depart from the Tonaquint Nature Center entrance unless noted on event spreadsheet. Participants will check in
with a designated field trip leader and are encouraged to carpool
to the field trip site. There are 12 field trips to select from, however,
please note that some field trips require pre-registration due to a limited number of guests at particular sites. Pre-registration is taken on a
first come-first served basis and can be completed via on-line. A general admission ticket must be presented before departure.
Presentations/Workshops: All presentations and workshops will be
hosted at the Tonaquint Nature Center, except for the evening presentations and banquet. The Thursday and Friday evening presentations will be held at the Community Arts Building (top floor) located
at 86 South Main Street. Parking is available between the Community
Arts Building and the Washington County Library- St. George Branch
and around the Town Square plaza. General admission ticket must be
presented at the door. (An elevator is available at the back, or West
entrance of the building.)
Bird Photography Contest: The photo contest is open to all! All images
must be submitted by January 15, 2015. Details on the contest can
be found at www.sgcity.org/birdfestival. Images will be on display at
local Walmart stores in Washington County. The contest is sponsored
by Clik Elite.
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Local Youth Art Contest: The youth art contest is open to all Washington County school district children in 4-5th grade. The top artists will
have their artwork displayed at the St. George Commons Building,
220 N. 200 E., January 19-30, 2015 and be awarded prizes at the Friday evening’s presentation.
Banquet and Silent Auction: Join fellow birders for the annual
Saturday evening banquet. This year, Maurice DeMille is the keynote
speaker. A Southern Utah local, he has a growing life list of over 390
species, most of which have been documented with photographs.
Guests are encouraged to take a few moments and browse through
many of the display items up for bid. Items include local historical literature, jewelry and artwork by local artists and much more! Tickets
are $20 per person and pre-registration is required by January 25,
2015. However, if space is available, you may still be able to attend.
Please inquire at the RCAS’s booth. Pre-registration can be completed
via on-line at www.123signup.com
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$15
Thursday - Presentation
5:45 PM – 6:00 PM » Birder Social » *Community Arts Building/
Children’s Museum 3rd Floor. Prior to the presentation, come
socialize with other birders.
6:00 PM » Wintering Birds of Washington County »
Rick Fridell *Community Arts Building/Children’s Museum 3rd
Floor. Rick will give a presentation describing the habitat of
Washington County, as well as describing wintering bird species and how to find them.
Loon Family
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Friday Presentation
9:30 AM » Introduction to Birding » Dan Trujillo. Dan will share
knowledge of how to become a birder, with special emphasis on
equipment, what to look for when seeing a bird for the first time,
and recording observations.
10:30 AM » Ancient People of the Great Basin and Climate
Change » Keith Davis. Keith will be discussing how climate affected ancienct civilizations in the Great Basin.
11:30 AM » Raptor Rapture » *Tonaquint Nature Center. Nikki
Wayment, Hawkwatch Iternational always gives a great presentation and is willing to share an incredible amount of information
regarding raptor conservation, and the live birds are just plain incredible!
2:00 PM » Wildlife Photography » Lynn Chamberlain. Renowned
wildlife photographer Lynn Chamberlain will be discussing bird
and wildlife photography.
6:30 PM » California Condors: Life, History, Recovery and the
Arizona/Utah Population » Cassie Waters *Community Arts
Building/Children’s Museum 3rd Floor. Cassie Waters, lead biologist from Zion National Park will be discussing California Condor
conservation and recovery efforts in Utah and Arizona.
California Condor
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Friday - Field Trips
Registration Required
FRIDAY: All field trips meet at Tonaquint Nature Center, unless otherwise noted
7:00AM Photography at Lytle Ranch » Lynn Chamberlain,
Conservation Outreach manager for UDWR and accomplished
wildlife photographer will lead a small group (limited to 16
people) in a photography-oriented field trip to Lytle Ranch.
7:30 AM Search for the Vermilion Flycatcher » Steve Hedges,
local listing phenom, will lead a group to find one of Washington County’s specialties, the Vermilion Flycatcher. There are
generally a few around the county in winter, and if anyone can
find them, it’s Steve.
8:00 AM Local State Parks and Reservoirs » Rick Fridell *Meet
at the Quail Creek State Park overlook/UDWR office. Rick will
lead a small group (limited to 30 people) to local reservoirs,
including Quail Creek and Sand Hollow Reservoirs, as well as
stopping at various locations in Hurricane. This trip will showcase waterfowl, grebes, loons, and others.
8:30 AM Washington Fields » Cordell Peterson, an accomplished local birder and raptor conservationist, will lead a group
through the Washington Fields in search of raptors (including
Burrowing Owls), waterfowl, and rarities.
9:00 AM Southwestern Willow Flycatcher Habitat Improvement and Conservation » Christian Edwards, UDWR Biologist and Regional Southwestern Willow Flycatcher lead will
provide an engaging experience in conservation. The activity
will include working closely with UDWR employees to rehabilitate a section of SWWFL critical habitat through re-vegetation,
non-native species removal, and other habitat improvements.
This field trip promises to be a rewarding experience for those
who are conservation-minded
10:30 AM Local Ponds and Washes » Dan Trujillo, UDWR Biologist will lead a group to local ponds in search of wintering
waterfowl among other birds. This trip promises close looks at
many species of waterfowl.
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Willow Flycatcher
Introducing Maurice DeMille
2015 Keynote Speaker
Saturday
Jan. 31st
6-8:30pm
Includes: dinner, presentation and silent auction
20/person
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1129 South Bluff Street
Maurice DeMille is a Southern Utah local that was invited to
attend the St. George Winter Bird Festival in January 2008.
He has always enjoyed nature, but the classes and field trips
sparked in him an interest in birding that has grown over the past
6 years. Although a relatively new birder, he has a growing life list
of over 390 species, most of which have been documented with
photographs. Come hear his story, see his photographs, and feel
his love and enthusiasm for birding.
Registration deadline is January 25, 2015
2015 Silent
Auction Items
Make your bid at the banquet!
Proceeds of the auction go to
the Red Cliffs Audubon Bird Festival.
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FIELD TRIPS, PRESENTATIONS
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WORKSHOPS
Event
Time
Title
Lead
THURSDAY - Workshops/Presentations/Exhibits
Presentation
5:45 PM - 6:00 PM
Birder Social and RCAS Members
Dan Tr
Presentation
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Wintering Birds of Washington County
Rick Fri
FRIDAY - Workshops/Presentations/Exhibits
Dan Tr
10:30 AM - 11:15 PM
Introduction to Birding
Ancient People of the Great Basin
and Climate Change
Presentation
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Raptor Rapture
Nikki W
Presentation
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Wildlife Photography
Lynn C
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
California Condors: Life, History and the
Utah/Arizona Population
Cassie W
Presentation
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Presentation
Presentation
Keith D
FRIDAY - Field Trips/Walks
Field Trip
7:00 AM - Noon
Photography at Lytle Ranch
Lynn C
Field Trip
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Search for the Vermilion Flycatcher
Steve H
Field Trip
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Local State Parks and Reservoirs
Rick Fri
Field Trip
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Cordell
Field Trip
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Washington Fields
Southwestern Willow Flycatcher Habitat
Improvement & Conservation
Field Trip
10:30 AM - Noon
Local Ponds & Washes
Dan Tr
Christia
SATURDAY - Workshops/Presentations/Exhibits
Presentation
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Introduction to Birding
Dan Tr
Workshop
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Home Depot - Bird Feeders & Activities
RCAS M
Presentation
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Jr. Birder Program
Marilyn
Presentation
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Winter Raptor I.D. Program
Janet N
Presentation
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Desert Landscaping & Gardening
Casey J
Presentation
2:30 AM - 3:15 PM
Owl I.D. Program
Janet N
Presentation
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Confessions of a Closet Birder
Mauric
SATURDAY - Field Trips/Walks
Field Trip
Field Trip
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
8:00 AM - I:00 PM
Lytle Ranch
Kevin W
Local State Parks & Reservoirs
Laurie
Field Trip
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Grafton/Springdale
Louise
Field Trip
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Washington Fields
Cordell
Field Trip
10:30 AM - Noon
Dan Tr
Field Trip
Noon - 3:00 PM
Biking, Birds and Binoculars along the
Santa Clara River
Zion National Park
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Registration Required
Wheelchair accessible
Ken & D
Bring binoculars/scopes, if availab
Registration Required
Wheelchair accessible
Bring binoculars/scopes, if available
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Walking required
Some birds may be viewable from automobile
Leader/Presenter Location
Dan Trujillo
Community Arts Building / 3rd Floor
Rick Fridell
Community Arts Building / 3rd Floor
Dan Trujillo
Tonaquint Nature Center
Keith Davis
Tonaquint Nature Center
Nikki Wayment
Tonaquint Nature Center
Lynn Chamberlain
Tonaquint Nature Center
Cassie Waters
Community Arts Building / 3rd Floor
Lynn Chamberlain
Depart from Tonaquint Parking Lot
Steve Hedges
Depart from Tonaquint Parking Lot
Rick Fridell
Meet at Quail Creek Overlook
Cordell Peterson
Depart from Tonaquint Parking Lot
Christian Edwards
Depart from Tonaquint Parking Lot
Dan Trujillo
Depart from Tonaquint Parking Lot
Dan Trujillo
Tonaquint Nature Center
RCAS Members/Home Depot
Tonaquint Nature Center
Marilyn Davis
Tonaquint Nature Center
Janet Nelson
Tonaquint North Pavilion
Casey Jones
Tonaquint Nature Center
Janet Nelson
Tonaquint Nature Center
Maurice DeMille
Best Western Abbey Inn
Kevin Wheeler
Laurie Rassussen
Depart from Tonaquint Parking Lot
Depart from Tonaquint Parking Lot
Louise Pettit
Meet at Pullout on SR-9
Cordell Peterson
Depart from Tonaquint Parking Lot
Dan Trujillo
Depart from Tonaquint Parking Lot
Ken & Don Hilton
Meet at ZNP Entrance in Sprindale
copes, if available
Walking required
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Some birds may be viewable from automobile
Saturday - Presentations
Registration Required
9:30 AM -3:00 PM » Building Birdhouses w/ Home Depot.
Home Depot will provide materials and instructions for kids to
build their very own birdhouses. This will be an all day event
that promises to be very rewarding for families.
9:30 AM » Introduction to Birding » Dan Trujillo. Dan will
share knowledge of how to become a birder, with special emphasis on equipment, what to look for when seeing a bird for
the first time, and recording observations.
10:15 AM » Jr. Birder Program » This activity is a treat for families! Marilyn is incredible as she shares her experience with children of all ages.
11:30 AM » Winter Raptor I.D. Program » Janet Nelson, Hawkwatch International will teach you everything you need to
know to identify those Winter Raptors. Live birds will be present.
1:30 PM » Desert Landscaping and Gardening » Casey Jones.
Casey, a local gardening expert with St. George City will describe practices for desert landscaping and gardening. His presentation will be very informational and rewarding for those
who attend.
2:30 PM » Owl I.D. Program » Janet Nelson, Hawkwatch International knows Owls. She wants you to discover which Owls
you will find in southern Utah. Live birds will be present.
6:00 PM » Confessions of a Closet Birder *Abbey Inn » Maurice DeMille will share his passion of birding and how he started
out as a “closet birder”. This presentation is part of the Saturday
night banquet and does require a banquet ticket purchase.
Southern Utah Raptor
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Saturday - Field Trips
Registration Required
SATURDAY: All field trips meet at Tonaquint Nature Center, unless otherwise noted
7:00 AM Lytle Ranch » Kevin Wheeler, UDWR Biologist and
accomplished local birder on a trip showcasing Washington
County’s premier birding location. Lytle Ranch hosts extremely
high diversity year-round, and there is always a chance to encounter a rare vagrant in this locale.
8:00 AM Grafton/Springdale » Louise Pettit. Meet at the Zion
National Park information pullout along SR-9 west of Rockville.
This is a very obvious pullout with many signs describing Zion
NP. Please e-mail or call if you need more information. Louise
Pettit will show a group around Grafton and Springdale in
search of local wintering birds and rarities. Rufous-Crowned
Sparrow and Roadrunners are distinct local specialties that may
be possible to find on this trip.
8:00 AM Local State Parks and Reservoirs » Laurie Rasmussen
will lead a small group (limited to 30 people) to local reservoirs,
including Quail Creek and Sand Hollow Reservoirs, as well as
stopping at various locations in Hurricane. This trip will showcase waterfowl, grebes, loons, and others
8:30 AM Washington Fields » Cordell Peterson, an accomplished local birder and raptor conservationist will lead a group
through the Washington Fields in search of raptors (including
Burrowing Owls), waterfowl, and rarities
10:30 AM Biking and Birding along the Santa Clara River
» Dan Trujillo. Join Dan along one of the multi-use paths in St.
George. The trip will focus on finding birds along the riparian
corridors, as well as showcasing the multiple recreation opportunities available to outdoor enthusiasts in St. George.
12:00 Zion NP » Ken and Don Hinton
*Meet at the walk-in entrance to
Zion National Park. Well-known local birding brothers, Don and Ken,
will showcase the riparian habitat
in and around the entrance to Zion
National Park. The Visitor’s Center
alone has boasted local rarities such
as Red-Breasted Sapsucker and Pygmy Owl.
Red Breasted Sapsucker
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Thanks to our
Festival Sponsors
Special thanks to presenters & leaders & volunteers!
Lynn Chamberlain, Keith Davis, Marilyn Davis, Maurice DeMille,
Christian Edwards, Dawn Eide-Albrecht, Steve Eberhard, Rick Fridell, Don
Hinton, Ken Hinton, Steve Hedges, Casey Jones,
Cordell Peterson, Louise Pettit, Laurie Rasmussen,
Don Stevens, Marilyn Stevens, Dan Trujillo, Cassie Waters,
Janet Nelson, Kevin Wheeler and Pam Wheeler
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Directions to the banquet at Best Western Abbey Inn
Take I-15 to Exit 6 (Bluff St.) North on Bluff St.,
just past McDonald’s - It will be on your right.
Best Western Abbey Inn address:
1129 South Bluff Street, St. George, UT 84770
800-568-8520
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St. George Lodging & Visitor Information
For visitor information visit www.utahstgeorge.com or request a Vacation Planning
Guide from the St. George Area Convention and Visitor’s Bureau - 800-869-6635.
2015 Host Hotels
St. George Area Lodging
Ambassador Inn
Best Inn & Suites
Best Value Inn
Best Western Abby Inn
Best Western Coral Hills
Best Western Travel Inn
Budget Inn & Suites
Chalet
Claridge Inn
Comfort Inn
Comfort Suites
Country Inn and Suites
Crystal Inn
Days Inn St. George
Dixie Palms Motel
Economy Inn
Econo Lodge
Fairfield Inn
Hampton Inn
Hilton Garden Inn
Howard Johnson Express
La Quinta Inn & Suites
Lexington
Motel 6
Quality Inn
Ramada Inn
Red Cliff Inn
Rodeway Inn
St. George Travel Lodge
Sands Motel
Sun Time Inn
TownePlace Suites by Marriott
Wingate by Wyndham
877-373-7900 • 435-673-7900
800-718-0297 • 435-652-3030
435-673-4666
888-222-3946 • 435-673-1234
800-542-7733
888-590-2835
800-929-7000 • 435-673-6661
888-628-6272 • 435-628-6272
800-367-3790 • 435-673-7222
435-628-8544
800-245-8602 • 435-673-7000
888-201-1700 • 435-251-9600
800-662-2525 • 435-688-7477
800-527-6543 • 435-673-6123
435-673-3531
435-673-6137
877-96-ECONO • 435-673-4861
800-228-2800 • 435-673-6066
800-892-1203 • 435-652-1200
888-STAYHGI • 435-634-4100
800-332-4000 • 435-628-8000
888-788-2457 • 435-674-2664
800-457-9800
800-466-8356 • 435-628-7979
800-231-4488 • 435-628-4481
800-713-9435 • 435-628-2828
800-733-8338 • 435-673-3537
877-577-6740 • 435-628-4271
800-578-7878 • 435-673-4621
877-673-5681 • 435-673-3501
800-237-6253 • 435-673-6181
435-986-9955
435-673-9608
The Red Cliffs Audubon Bird Festival is presented through the efforts of our allvolunteer staff and the generous financial and in-kind support from our sponsors.
Please support them. If you or your organization would like to become part of this
event and help it grow, Please contact us at our Red Cliffs website. Thank you!
Photos by Lynn Chamberlain, Marilyn Stevens and Don Stevens.
Drawing by Marilyn Stevens.
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For additional information:
Red Cliffs Audubon: www.redcliffsaudubon.org
City of St. George: www.sgcity.org/birdfestival
Utah Birds: www.utahbirds.org
Marilyn Davis: 435.673.0996
City of St. George • Recreation Division
285 South 400 East
St. George, Utah 84770