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HORICON MARSH BIRD FESTIVAL |
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| Marsh Melodies Bird Festival weekend, May 6th thru the 9th, provided a great opportunity for bird lovers to see and learn more. |
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Bird banning demonstration was one opportunity to learn and see the birds up close.
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Bill Volkert teaches the crowd many interesting facts about these birds.
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Checking the bird's fat is one piece of information that is recorded.
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The birds are first caught in this hand woven net.
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The bird is banned with the correct ban size and the proper information is documented.
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Then the birds are released. Take note, catching and banning birds should be done only by certified professionals.
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Plenty of places to walk and get close to the birds.
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Bird banning was one way to see the birds. Also, there were hikes, bus tours, and pontoon boat rides to see a variety of birds.
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How many birds can you find in this photo?
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Hiking on the boardwalk. It is by the Auto Tour off Hwy 49.
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Anyway you look there is wildlife and plenty of birds.
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Great view of the marsh and it's wildlife.
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Julie Pottner, Larry Vine, and Snikie the Corn Snake.
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Jack Bartholmai photo display of birds are at the Marsh Haven Nature Center.
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Here are some of the mounted wild birds of prey Barbara Harvey had on display. Barbara spoke on the benefits and struggles these birds are having.
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Winning painting of the Wisconsin Federal Junior Duck Stamp Contest.
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There was 534 pictures entered into the contest and here are some examples.
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Laurence Sullivan is standing next to his 2nd place art work.
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Marsh Night Sounds gave the audience the ability to listen to and identify the sounds in the night.
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Here are the two youngest night time bird watchers with their mother.
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