The Spring Wings Bird Festival is returning to Fallon, Nevada in 2023. The event is happening on May 20 and May 21 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day with events in downtown Fallon and at Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge. Stillwater is an avian safe haven for over 280 species, attracting hundreds of thousands of birds to its sanctuary each year.
FALLON, Nev., May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Spring Wings Bird Festival is returning to Fallon in 2023. The event is happening on May 20 and May 21 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day with events in downtown Fallon and at Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge. Stillwater is an avian safe haven for over 280 species, attracting hundreds of thousands of birds to its sanctuary each year.
Also celebrating World Migratory Bird Day, the event takes place during spring migration for birds through this part of the country. This event began in 1998 as a method of promoting and entertaining locals and visiting bird lovers, growing into one of Nevada’s most beloved wildlife events over the years.
Activities include:
Big Day Birding Competition
Find as many birds as you can on May 20th from 12:01 am Saturday morning until 11:59 pm Saturday night. The individual or team who spots the greatest number of species will get their name engraved on the official Spring Wings Big Day Birding Contest trophy and bragging rights until the next festival!
Bird Scavenger Hunt
Find specific birds in Lahontan Valley, drop off your completed scavenger hunt at Festival Central by 11:00 am Sunday and get entered in a drawing to win a prize. The bird list can be found on http://www.springwingsbirdfest.org/.
Spring Wings Bird Festival Passports
Pick up a passport at Festival Central, or download one via http://www.springwingsbirdfest.org/.
Take your kid(s) who are 12 and under on a self-guided tour to each location and get their passport stamped if manned or take a photo. Plan on going to Stillwater NWR for your last stamp and present completed passport to the refuge staff there for a free ride on an AIRBOAT! Boat rides are for kids and one parent/guardian.
Great Basin Bird Observatory Bird-a-Thon
GBBO is hosting the 2023 Nevada Bird-a-thon, a state-wide birding community event and fundraiser for bird conservation. Teams and individuals can participate by choosing one 24-hour period between May 5st-15th and record as many bird species within Nevada as possible. GBBO’s proceeds from the Nevada Bird-a-thon 2023 will go towards community science projects and research benefiting some of Nevada’s species in greatest need.
Stop by Festival Central to meet local experts. You can also pick up the Scavenger Hunt Bird list, area maps, and Passports. For more information, visit http://www.springwingsbirdfest.org/.
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About Fallon
Fallon, also referred to as “The Oasis of Nevada“, is known for its neighborly community—and it’s closer than you think. Located 60-minutes drive east of Reno, there are endless activities. You can learn about Fallon’s history at the County Museum and Archives, view art at the Oats Park Arts Center, or participate in one of the several outdoor recreation options, such as off-roading at Sand Mountain. For more information, go to https://visitfallonnevada.com/.
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