People watch for birds during the 20th annual Wings Over Water Northwest Birding Festival that took place March 17-19 in Blaine, Birch Bay and Semiahmoo.
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Sardis Raptor Center drew a crowd for its “Hunters of the Sky” live raptor presentation during the all-day birding expo on March 18.
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San Juan Cruises hosted birding and wildlife cruises that explored Boundary Bay and Semiahmoo Bay on the Salish Sea vessel.
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Mel Walters, wildlife biologist at Puget Sound Energy, gave a keynote presentation on the company’s work to make its facilities safer for birds.
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Families participated in kids activities at Birch Bay State Park on March 19.
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Vendor booths offered a variety of goods during the birding expo on March 18.
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Free kids activities were among events at the birding expo.
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Wildlife photographer Joe Meche and festival coordinator Debbie Harger.
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A bird fractal art demonstration being given during the festival.
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The Sardis Raptor Center “Hunters of the Sky” presentation.
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Festival-goers packed the Blaine Community Pavilion during the all-day birding expo on March 18.
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Joe Meche led guided birding field trips around Blaine Harbor. Guided field trips were also offered along Semiahmoo Spit and in Birch Bay.
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Festival co-founder Maynard Axelson gave a presentation during the festival opening and artist reception on March 17.
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A vendor displays their wildlife photography at the expo.
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